Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 8:10PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 6:10pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 810 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Greenwood, or 8 miles southwest of Shreveport, moving south at 20
mph.
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...
Shreveport, Bossier City, Haughton, Greenwood, Blanchard,
Stonewall, Fosters, Eastwood, Keachi, Grand Cane, Longstreet,
Forbing, Robson, Keithville, Frierson, Taylortown, Kingston,
Barksdale Air Force Base and Kickapoo.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Caddo; Bossier; De Soto; Red River
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: