NWS Short Term Forecast, Lake Wind Advisory (5:46pm)

5:46pm Update: Isolated showers are expected to gradually increase this evening. Thunderstorms will also begin developing in some area, and a few storms could become strong. This activity will move to the northeast at 30 to 40 mph. 


March 29, 2017 - At 9:02am CDT, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 the National Weather Service (NWS) in Shreveport, Louisiana forecast a band of showers and isolated thunderstorms will move northeastward into the area during the mid to late morning. Gusty winds and brief heavy rain are possible.

A lake wind advisory remains in effect from 10am this morning to 7pm CDT this evening. A tightening pressure gradient will result in southerly winds increasing to 15 to 20mph with gusts to 30mph. Winds will likely produce a rough chop on area lakes and open waterways, which may be hazardous for boaters, especially for small craft.

A lake wind advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

Short Term Forecast for areas of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas - Sevier, Howard, Little River, Hempstead, Nevada, Miller, Lafayette, Columbia, Caddo, Bossier, De Soto, Bowie, Camp, Morris, Cass, Upshur, Marion, Gregg, Harrison, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, San Augustine, Sabine.

Lake Wind Advisory for areas of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas - Miller, Lafayette, Caddo, Bossier, Webster, De Soto, Red River, Bienville, Jackson, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant, Caldwell, La Salle, Bowie, Franklin, Titus, Camp, Morris, Cass, Wood, Upshur, Marion, Smith, Gregg, Harrison, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, San Augustine.