Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwest Arkansas and Northwest Louisiana
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NWS Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Columbia and Lafayette counties in Arkansas and Bossier, Claiborne, and Webster parishes in Louisiana until 8:15 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Arkansas and Northwestern Louisiana
- Issued
- September 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport LA
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Shreveport LA. Effective from 7:12 PM CDT to 8:15 PM CDT on September 6, 2026.
Affected Areas
Western Columbia County and southeastern Lafayette County in southwestern Arkansas; northeastern Bossier Parish, northwestern Claiborne Parish, and northwestern Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana. Locations impacted include Magnolia, Springhill, Waldo, Cullen, Cotton Valley, Sarepta, Bradley, Taylor, Shongaloo, Welcome, Bussey, Macedonia, Smithland, Canfield, Evergreen, Mount Vernon, Walkerville, State Line, Horsehead and Leton.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and small hail, moving west at 10 mph. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
Alert in effect until 8:15 PM CDT on September 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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