Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 8:14PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fulton, or 11 miles west of Hope, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Hope, Emmet, Perrytown, Rosston, Fulton, Willisville, Bodcaw, Bluff
City, Cale, McNab, Oakhaven, Sutton, Laneburg, Mount Moriah,
Morris, Waterloo and Young.
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:
Hempstead; Nevada; Miller
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA