Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 14:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 4:49PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 449 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms over Shreveport, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Shreveport, Bossier City, Greenwood, Fosters, Forbing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Cross Lake, Ferguson, Robson, Keithville, Sligo, Taylortown, Red Chute and Elm Grove.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA