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

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 7:16PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 716 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Colfax, or 25 miles southeast of Natchitoches, moving east northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Chopin and Gorum.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Natchitoches; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA