Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Bienville, Jackson, and Lincoln Parishes in Louisiana
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NOAA issued it on May 4, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of northern Louisiana, including hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail, effective until 6:30 AM CDT on April 26, 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm
- Affected area
- Northern Louisiana
- Issued
- May 4, 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 Northern Louisiana.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Alert Details
The alert is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, issued by the National Weather Service in Shreveport, LA. It is effective from 5:52 AM CDT on April 26, 2026, until 6:30 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Northwestern Jackson Parish, Southern Lincoln Parish, and Northeastern Bienville Parish in north central Louisiana. Impacted locations include Ruston, Grambling, Choudrant, and Simsboro.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows, as this storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
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 5:52 AM CDT on April 26, 2026, and ends at 6:30 AM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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