Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending
from 6 miles northeast of Jonesboro to over Campti, or extending from
6 miles northeast of Jonesboro to 11 miles north of Natchitoches,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Natchitoches, Winnfield, Jonesboro, Colfax, Olla, Campti, Clarks,
Montgomery, Grayson, Urania, Natchez, Martin, Clarence, Hodge, Dry
Prong, Goldonna, North Hodge, Tullos and Dodson.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: