Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 5:52PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 552 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southeast of Olla, or 18 miles south of Columbia, moving
southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Jena and Midway.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Caldwell; La Salle
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov