Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 18:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 8:49PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 849 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from near Claiborne to 25 miles southeast of Swartz, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Brownsville-Bawcom, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Swartz, Richwood, Pine Grove, Millhaven and Drew.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Ouachita
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA