Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 2:43AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 12:43am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 243 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms near Plain Dealing, or 14 miles southwest of
Springhill, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Plain Dealing, Sarepta, Hosston, Rodessa, Ida, Gilliam, Bolinger,
Alden Bridge, Rocky Mount, Canale, Kiblah and Ivan.
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 this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Miller; Lafayette; Caddo; Bossier; Webster
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov