Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 15:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 11 miles southwest of Brownsville-Bawcomville, moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty thunderstorm downdraft winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Winnfield, Jonesboro, Columbia, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Brownsville-Bawcom, Richwood, Olla, Clarks, Grayson, Urania, Choudrant, Chatham, Tullos, Dodson, Eros and Sikes.
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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Lincoln; Jackson; Ouachita; Winn; Caldwell; La Salle
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA