Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Bossier, Claiborne, and Webster Parishes

Source: NOAA · Northwestern Louisiana

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NOAA issued it on April 3, 2026, 4 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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NWS Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Louisiana until 6:45 PM CDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Northwestern Louisiana
Issued
April 3, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Shreveport

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 4 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 for northwestern Louisiana. This alert was issued at 5:59 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

  • Northern Bossier Parish
  • West Central Claiborne Parish
  • Webster Parish

Specific locations impacted include Minden, Haughton, Benton, Sibley, Cullen, Cotton Valley, Sarepta, Doyline, Dixie Inn, Dubberly, Eastwood, Evergreen, Couchwood, Ivan, Bellevue, Gilark, Princeton, Fillmore, and Linton.

Expected Conditions

At 5:59 PM CDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line from Springhill to 7 miles north of Bossier City, moving southeast at 40 mph.

  • Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Hail: Quarter-size hail is anticipated, with damage to vehicles expected.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026. Residents should also note that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for portions of northwest Louisiana until 9:00 PM CDT.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately. Stay away from windows to avoid injury from flying debris or breaking glass. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Louisiana until 6:45 PM CDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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