{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.cb74ec29c3c8b1791fd4fa872802dbda50301282.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-15","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.cb74ec29c3c8b1791fd4fa872802dbda50301282.001.1","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":155,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lincoln; Bienville; Jackson\n**Issued by:** NWS Shreveport LA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-15T17:20:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-15T17:20:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-15T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6\nmiles northwest of Jonesboro, moving northeast at 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nRuston, Grambling, Jonesboro, Choudrant, Simsboro, Chatham, Hodge,\nNorth Hodge, East Hodge, Quitman, Mount Olive and Liberty Hill.\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\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nflash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways."}