Louisiana Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/01/2026 17:41

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 1 at 7:41PM CDT until July 1 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
SVRSHV The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Ouachita Parish in north central Louisiana... Southeastern Union Parish in north central Louisiana... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 741 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 20 miles southeast of Richwood to 26 miles northeast of Swartz, or along a line from 22 miles southeast of Monroe to 26 miles northeast of Swartz, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Brownsville-Bawcom, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Swartz, Richwood, Sterlington, Loch Lomon, Rocky Branch, Fairbanks, Deshard, Drew, Guthrie, Spencer, Perryville, Pine Grove, Millhaven, Cheniere and Folksville.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds. Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description: 
Ouachita, LA; Union, LA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA