Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 11:06AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 9:06am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1106 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elysian Fields, or 18 miles southeast of Marshall, moving east at 30
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, Bossier City, Greenwood, Blanchard, Waskom, Benton,
Fosters, Elysian Fields, Deberry, Cross Lake, Keithville, Spring
Ridge, Forbing, Jonesville, Barksdale Air Force Base, Ferguson,
Robson and Taylortown.
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; Bossier; Harrison; Panola
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: