Shreveport, LA – Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across the Ark-La-Tex region Sunday afternoon through Sunday night, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service in Shreveport.
Meteorologists say all modes of severe weather are possible as a powerful storm system moves across the Four-State Region, which includes parts of Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
Severe Weather Risk Levels
The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of the region under varying levels of severe weather risk:
- Level 3 – Enhanced Risk: Parts of northern Louisiana and southern Arkansas
- Level 2 – Slight Risk: Portions of eastern Texas and central Louisiana
- Level 1 – Marginal Risk: Areas farther west across east Texas and southeast Oklahoma
Main Threats
Storms that develop could produce several hazards, including:
- Damaging winds possibly exceeding 70 mph
- Large hail
- Isolated tornadoes
The severe weather threat will extend across the entire Four-State Region throughout the afternoon and evening.
What Residents Should Do
The National Weather Service urges residents to prepare for severe weather by:
- Having multiple ways to receive weather warnings
- Monitoring weather forecasts throughout the day
- Knowing where to seek shelter if severe storms develop
Meteorologists warn that storms may intensify quickly, so residents should stay alert as conditions evolve across the region Sunday.
