Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 5:55PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 555 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 7 miles southeast of Colfax to 27 miles
southeast of Midway, or extending from near Ball to Deville, moving
north at 10 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...
Pollock, Rogers, Catahoula Lake, Nebo, Fishville and Bentley.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If on or near Catahoula, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Grant; La Salle
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: