{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.439a98bc44ff4cb3cac1290eb386cdfebb6292f2.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:19PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-04","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.439a98bc44ff4cb3cac1290eb386cdfebb6292f2.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Shreveport LA"},"word_count":175,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:19PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Columbia\n**Issued by:** NWS Shreveport LA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-04T17:19:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-04T17:19:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-04T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 519 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over\nMacedonia, or 6 miles southwest of Magnolia, moving southeast at 15\nmph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nMagnolia, Waldo, McNeil, Taylor, Emerson, Macedonia, Village,\nAtlanta, Smithland, Bussey, Calhoun, Mount Vernon, Noxobe,\nHorsehead, Laughlin, Spotville and Ebenezer.\n\n## Instructions\nMonitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening\nweather conditions.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}