Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sterlington Area, LA
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Northern Ouachita Parish and Southeastern Union Parish until 4:15 PM CDT.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Louisiana
- Issued
- September 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport LA
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Shreveport LA. Effective from 2026-09-22T15:28:00-05:00 until 2026-09-22T16:15:00-05:00. Alert type code: SVW.
Affected Areas
Northern Ouachita Parish in north central Louisiana and Southeastern Union Parish in north central Louisiana. Locations impacted include Claiborne, Swartz, Sterlington, Loch Lomon, Rocky Branch, Spencer, Deshard, Fairbanks, Guthrie and Perryville.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 3:28 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sterlington, or 12 miles northwest of Swartz, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and small hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 3:28 PM CDT until 4:15 PM CDT on September 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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