Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Louisiana Parishes Through 9:30 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northwestern Louisiana. The alert was issued at 8:44 AM CDT and remains in effect until 9:30 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in northwestern Louisiana:

• Southeastern De Soto Parish
• West Central Natchitoches Parish
• Southwestern Red River Parish
• North Central Sabine Parish

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Mansfield, Coushatta, Converse, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, South Mansfield, Pelican, Rambin, Evelyn, Carmel, Ajax, Grand Bayou, Armistead, Hanna, and Lake End.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately. Stay away from windows, as this storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Expected Conditions

At 8:44 AM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 6 miles north of Converse, or approximately 12 miles south of Mansfield. The storm is moving northeast at 30 mph.

Primary hazards include:

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

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 8:44 AM CDT. The storm is expected to move through the region with the warning currently set to expire at 9:30 AM CDT.