{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.a5af048b04fd9d374be9c45496b186a17dde9464.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:54PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.a5af048b04fd9d374be9c45496b186a17dde9464.001.1","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":265,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:54PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Sevier; Howard; Little River; McCurtain\n**Issued by:** NWS Shreveport LA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-12T16:54:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-12T16:54:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-12T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong\nthunderstorms 19 miles north of Broken Bow, or 23 miles northwest of\nDe Queen, moving south at 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...\nDe Queen, Dierks, Horatio, Umpire, Broken Bow, Lockesburg, Gillham,\nCorinth, Athens, Center Point, Wright City, Hochatown, Eagletown,\nWest Line, Plunketville, Watson, Cerrogordo, West Otis and\nSherwood.\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\nIf on or near any lakes, get out of the water and move indoors or\ninside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from\nthe parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close\nenough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be\ncaught on the water in a thunderstorm.\n\nPersons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until\nthis storm passes."}