{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.6f4c5a851e242c4f0624d9697bcccb17c03181cd.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.6f4c5a851e242c4f0624d9697bcccb17c03181cd.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":195,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lincoln; Jackson; Ouachita; Winn; Caldwell; La Salle\n**Issued by:** NWS Shreveport LA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T17:20:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-21T17:20:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong\nthunderstorms 11 miles southwest of Brownsville-Bawcomville, moving\nsouthwest at 25 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty thunderstorm downdraft winds could knock down tree\nlimbs and blow around unsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nMonroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Winnfield, Jonesboro, Columbia,\nBrownsville-Bawcomville, Brownsville-Bawcom, Richwood, Olla,\nClarks, Grayson, Urania, Choudrant, Chatham, Tullos, Dodson, Eros\nand Sikes.\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.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nflash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways."}