Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central Louisiana Through 8:45 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central Louisiana. This alert is based on radar-indicated threats and is effective until 8:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in north central Louisiana:

• Northern Caldwell Parish
• Jackson Parish
• Southeastern Lincoln Parish
• Ouachita Parish
• South Central Union Parish

Specific locations impacted include Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Jonesboro, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Brownsville-Bawcom, Swartz, Richwood, Chatham, Eros, Downsville, Lapine, Luna, Caderville, Cheniere, Vixen, Mineral Springs, Fondale, and Folksville.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Severe weather should be reported to the nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Shreveport, LA.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.
• Impacts: Expect hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Storm Movement: As of 8:01 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 10 miles northwest of Claiborne to 15 miles east of Jonesboro, moving east at 50 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 8:01 PM CDT until 8:45 PM CDT. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for a portion of north central Louisiana until 12:00 AM CDT.