Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 10:00am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At noon CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 7 miles south of Haynesville to over
Doyline, or extending from 7 miles northwest of Homer to 13 miles
east of Bossier City, moving southeast at 10 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...
Minden, Homer, Sibley, Doyline, Dubberly, Dixie Inn, Heflin,
Athens, Holly Springs, Ada, Gilark, Spring Lake, Ogden, Noles
Landing, Lake Bistineau North and Plum Orchard Landing.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If on or near Lake Claiborne, 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:
Webster; Claiborne; Bienville
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: