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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Shreveport LA

226 PM CDT Wed Aug 5 2026



LAZ013-019>021-052015-

Jackson LA-Winn LA-Caldwell LA-Grant LA-

226 PM CDT Wed Aug 5 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON...NORTH

CENTRAL GRANT...SOUTHWESTERN CALDWELL AND EASTERN WINN PARISHES UNTIL

315 PM CDT...



At 226 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11

miles northeast of Winnfield, moving northeast at 15 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around

         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is

         possible.



Locations impacted include...

  Winnfield, Sikes, Hudson and Joyce.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening

weather conditions.



This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

stations and available television stations for additional information

and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.



Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.



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LAT...LON 3179 9262 3182 9270 3224 9255 3208 9213

      3193 9228 3193 9231 3190 9231 3189 9232

      3188 9232 3174 9246

TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 204DEG 13KT 3198 9247



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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