Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/11/2026 13:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 11, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires: 
July 11, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 5 miles south of Ruston to 13 miles east of Richwood, or extending from 5 miles south of Ruston to 15 miles southeast of Monroe, moving north at 20 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... Monroe, Ruston, Claiborne, West Monroe, Brownsville-Bawcom, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Swartz, Farmerville, Richwood, Bernice, Sterlington, Dubach, Choudrant, Vienna, Eros, Downsville, Eureka, Folksville, Cheniere and Calhoun.
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.
Area Description: 
Lincoln; Union; Jackson; Ouachita
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA