August 29, 2024 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued a special weather statement at 6:16pm on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Strong thunderstorms will impact western Webster, northwestern De Soto, northwestern Red River, Caddo, west central Bienville and Bossier parishes, eastern Marion, eastern Harrison, Panola, and north central Shelby counties through 7:15pm.
At 6:16 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Ringgold to near Center. Movement was north at 20 mph.
Radar indicated, wind gusts up to 40 mph. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Shreveport, Bossier City, Marshall, Carthage, Springhill, Center, Vivian, Haughton, Greenwood, Blanchard, Waskom, Benton, Stonewall, Logansport, Cullen, Tenaha, Plain Dealing, Cotton Valley, Oil City, and Sarepta.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
