Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Louisiana Parishes Through 9:30 AM
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, and Sabine Parishes, citing 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Louisiana
- Issued
- April 6, 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 portions of northwestern Louisiana. The alert was issued at 8:44 AM CDT and remains in effect until 9:30 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in northwestern Louisiana:
- Southeastern De Soto Parish
- West Central Natchitoches Parish
- Southwestern Red River Parish
- North Central Sabine Parish
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Mansfield, Coushatta, Converse, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, South Mansfield, Pelican, Rambin, Evelyn, Carmel, Ajax, Grand Bayou, Armistead, Hanna, and Lake End.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately. Stay away from windows, as this storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Expected Conditions
At 8:44 AM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 6 miles north of Converse, or approximately 12 miles south of Mansfield. The storm is moving northeast at 30 mph.
Primary hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 8:44 AM CDT. The storm is expected to move through the region with the warning currently set to expire at 9:30 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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