Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 12:44PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 10:44am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1244 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 6 miles east of Wesson to 10 miles
northwest of Claiborne, or extending from 7 miles northeast of
Junction City to 10 miles northwest of Claiborne, moving northeast at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
El Dorado, Huttig, Junction City, Farmerville, Sterlington, Strong,
Lapile, Urbana, Lawson, Wesson, Marion, Felsenthal, Downsville,
Oakland, Aurelle, Cecil, Litroe, Hillsboro, New London and
Lockhart.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Union; Lincoln; Union; Ouachita
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA