Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 3:39PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 339 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 13 miles northwest of Purley to near
Pittsburg, or extending from 16 miles southwest of Hagansport to near
Pittsburg, moving northeast at 35 mph. While these storms have
weakened in the last few minutes, a 54 mph wind gust was recorded on
the south side of Lake Fork Reservoir in Eastern Rains County with
these storms.
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...
Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg, Winnsboro, Hagansport, Leesburg, Mount
Vernon, Daingerfield, Naples, Bogata, Omaha, Wilkerson, Cookville,
Purley, Newsome, Cason, Scroggins, Us 259 And I 30 Intersection,
Rocky Branch, Winfield and Talco.
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.
Area Description:
Red River; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Wood
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: