Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 9:01AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 7:01am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 901 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 10 miles northwest of Bagwell to 6 miles
southeast of Wilkerson, or extending from 17 miles northwest of
Clarksville to 11 miles south of Boxelder, moving east at 45 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...
Texarkana, Mount Pleasant, Atlanta, Wake Village, Ashdown, New
Boston, Pittsburg, Clarksville, Horatio, Foreman, Boxelder,
Hagansport, Idabel, Broken Bow, Nash, Hooks, Mount Vernon,
Daingerfield and De Kalb.
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.
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:
Sevier; Little River; Miller; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov