Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central Louisiana Parishes Through 9:45 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Caldwell, Grant, La Salle, and Winn Parishes as 60 mph wind gusts move through the area.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central Louisiana. The alert was issued at 8:52 PM CST and remains in effect until 9:45 PM CST. This is an immediate-urgency alert based on radar-indicated hazards.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following parishes in north central Louisiana:
- Caldwell Parish
- Grant Parish
- La Salle Parish
- Eastern Winn Parish
Impacted locations include Winnfield, Columbia, Jena, Colfax, Olla, Clarks, Grayson, Midway, Urania, Pollock, Dry Prong, Tullos, Dodson, Georgetown, Sikes, Zenoria, Rochelle, Standard, Burlington, and Spaulding.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately and stay away from windows. Because intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread wind damage, officials recommend moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building to prevent injury from flying debris or falling trees.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph are expected.
- Hazards: Radar indicates these winds are capable of causing damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Storm Movement: At 8:52 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Jonesboro to 38 miles south of Winnfield, moving east at 40 mph.
Timeline
- Effective Time: 8:52 PM CST, Saturday, February 14
- Expiration Time: 9:45 PM CST, Saturday, February 14
Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for portions of north central Louisiana until 2:00 AM CST Sunday.
Source: NOAA Official Notice