Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 13:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 3:57PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 357 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22 miles southwest of Midway, or 40 miles southeast of Winnfield, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Jena, Colfax, Midway, Pollock, Dry Prong, Fishville, Bentley, Rogers, Williana, Nebo, Lake Iatt, Catahoula Lake, Aloha, Chopin and Cloutierville.
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: 
Natchitoches; Grant; La Salle
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA