Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 2:23AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 12:23am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 223 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Doyline to 8 miles southeast of
Arcadia, or extending from 8 miles west of Minden to 10 miles
southwest of Grambling, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ruston, Minden, Grambling, Homer, Arcadia, Sibley, Gibsland,
Doyline, Dubberly, Dixie Inn, Simsboro, Vienna, Evergreen, Athens,
Lisbon, Bryceland, Mount Lebanon, Spring Lake, Aycock and Lake
Clairborne.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Bienville
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov