Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central Louisiana
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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 is in effect for Caldwell, Jackson, and Winn parishes in north central Louisiana until 3:45 PM CDT, with threats of 60 mph wind gusts and 1.50-inch hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central 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 North Central Louisiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the affected areas. This alert is effective from 2:40 PM CDT until 3:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Caldwell Parish, Southeastern Jackson Parish, and Northeastern Winn Parish in north central Louisiana. Specific locations impacted include Columbia, Clarks, Grayson, Riverton, Kelly, and Vixen.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Shreveport LA.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include ping pong ball size hail, equivalent to 1.50 inches, and 60 mph wind gusts. These conditions are radar-indicated and pose risks of injury and damage.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 2:40 PM CDT on April 29, 2026, and will expire at 3:45 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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