Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 14:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:46PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Natchitoches, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Natchitoches, Many, Provencal, Natchez, Robeline, Hagewood, Flora, Bellwood, Marthaville, Cypress and Melrose.
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: 
Sabine; Natchitoches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA