Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 14:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 4:51PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 451 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Jena, or 28 miles south of Columbia, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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, Olla, Midway, Urania, Tullos, Standard, Burlington, Spaulding, Zenoria and Kelly.
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: 
Winn; Caldwell; La Salle
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA