Special Weather Statement for Bossier; Webster; Lincoln +3 more
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What is happening
At 1035 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles north of Claiborne to near Dixie Inn, or extending from 8 miles north of Claiborne to 7 miles west of Minden, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
At 1035 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles north of Claiborne to near Dixie Inn, or extending from 8 miles north of Claiborne to 7 miles west of Minden, moving south at 30 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... Monroe, Ruston, Claiborne, West Monroe, Grambling, Jonesboro, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Brownsville-Bawcom, Swartz, Haughton, Richwood, Arcadia, Ringgold, Sibley, Gibsland, Doyline, Dubberly and Heflin.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 10:35PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Shreveport LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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