Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 6:30am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 830 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 9 miles south of Ruston to 11 miles
southwest of Jonesboro, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Jonesboro, Chatham, Hodge, North Hodge, Dodson, East Hodge, Eros,
Sikes, Hudson, Vixen, Joyce, Luna, Lapine and Fondale.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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 these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Lincoln; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Winn; Caldwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: