Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Bossier, Claiborne, and Webster Parishes

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Louisiana. This alert was issued at 5:59 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northern Bossier Parish
• West Central Claiborne Parish
• Webster Parish

Specific locations impacted include Minden, Haughton, Benton, Sibley, Cullen, Cotton Valley, Sarepta, Doyline, Dixie Inn, Dubberly, Eastwood, Evergreen, Couchwood, Ivan, Bellevue, Gilark, Princeton, Fillmore, and Linton.

Expected Conditions

At 5:59 PM CDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line from Springhill to 7 miles north of Bossier City, moving southeast at 40 mph.

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is anticipated, with damage to vehicles expected.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026. Residents should also note that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for portions of northwest Louisiana until 9:00 PM CDT.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately. Stay away from windows to avoid injury from flying debris or breaking glass. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.