Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Louisiana Parishes
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NOAA issued it on May 11, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of northwestern Louisiana, including Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, De Soto, Natchitoches, and Red River parishes, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail expected until 6:30 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Louisiana
- Issued
- May 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport LA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Louisiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, effective from 5:28 PM CDT to 6:30 PM CDT on April 29, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southwestern Bienville Parish, southern Bossier Parish, southeastern Caddo Parish, De Soto Parish, west central Natchitoches Parish, and Red River Parish in northwestern Louisiana.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Shreveport LA.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail, which could cause hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 5:28 PM CDT on April 29, 2026, and ends at 6:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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