Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 8:46AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 6:46am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 846 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 8 miles southwest of Karnack to near
Sacul, or extending from 7 miles east of Marshall to 10 miles east of
Rusk, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Shreveport, Nacogdoches, Marshall, Carthage, Center, Greenwood,
Blanchard, Waskom, Logansport, Tatum, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison,
Beckville, Joaquin, Pinehill, Deberry and Elysian Fields.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Caddo; De Soto; Harrison; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: