Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 16:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Natchitoches, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Bellwood, Flora and Kisatchie.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Natchitoches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA