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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 412, NWS Shreveport, LA

July 3, 2023Caddo Parish, Louisiana

NWS Shreveport, LA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 3, 2023, 4:15 PM CDT for Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was in force for 29 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 3, 2023, 4:15 PM CDT (21:15 UTC)
Expired
Jul 3, 2023, 4:44 PM CDT
In force
29 min
Issued by
NWS Shreveport, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

County Caddo Parish, LA

The radar

The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 15 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Shreveport, LA (KSHV), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 17 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Shreveport, LA at 12:00Z on 2023-07-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1501 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Shreveport, LA at 12:00Z on 2023-07-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 68 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1501 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-61 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1289 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
68 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
74 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Shreveport, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 3, 3:12 PM CDT, 1 hour 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 3, 3:12 PM CDT, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
312 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Tuesday Night)
Issued at 246 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

Showers and thunderstorms have become more widespread along and
north of the I-20 corridor. Look for additional isolated to
scattered convection to develop across the remainder of the
region as we go through the afternoon and early evening hours.
Can't rule out some isolated strong to severe storms, with large
hail and damaging winds as the primary threat. Convection should
start to diminish with the loss of daytime heating, but some
short-term progs continue to hint at some lingering isolated
convection lasting through the overnight hours across areas north
of I-20. So, decided to keep slight chance POPs in those areas
tonight. More isolated to scattered convection is expected
tomorrow, with models suggesting most of the widespread convection
will be across our Arkansas and Louisiana zones. Like today, can't
rule out an isolated strong to severe thunderstorm, with large
hail and damaging winds as primary threat. Again, storms should
diminish with the loss of daytime heating.

Expect humid conditions to persist across the region tomorrow
with highs in the low to mid 90s. But, with cloud cover and rain,
peak heat index values will top out just below Heat Advisory
criteria. However, a few scattered locations could see heat
indices above 105 degrees, especially if they manage to remain
free of convection. /20/

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday through next Sunday)
Issued at 246 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

Starting 12z Wednesday...Upper-air pattern starting Tuesday night
will feature high pressure across the southwest CONUS that will be
in the process of flattening out some. At the same time, a large
trough will begin to appear in the central CONUS. At the surface, a
cold front should extend from northern Wisconsin through eastern
Iowa and then into the Texas/Oklahoma Panhandles before lifting back
some towards central Colorado. This will lead to an unsettled
weather pattern across our region into at least next weekend.

As mentioned in the wonderfully written previous discussion, the
trough axis will linger through the week with some uncertainty. The
uncertainty comes from the exact location of the associated frontal
boundary. Depending on where this boundary sets up will determine
who will be at risk for any severe weather towards the end of next
week. So as with any long-term forecast, keep up to date with the
latest forecast for any updates. Of anything, the increased
potential for showers and thunderstorms and some cloud cover should
at least keep temperatures for much of the week out of Heat Advisory
criteria which is good news. The bad news is ridging looks to extend
back into our area by this upcoming weekend, bringing the chance for
temperatures to return to the upper 90s. Hope everyone has a fun and
safe 4th of July. /33/

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1226 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

VFR conditions across the region. However, isolated showers and
thunderstorms are starting to develop. Look for this convection
increase throughout the afternoon, and possibly into the early
evening hours. This may result in some brief reduced flight
categories. Convection should diminish areawide by late evening,
but more isolated to scattered convection will be possible by the
end of the TAF period. /20/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SHV  78  94  77  93 /  20  50  10  40
MLU  75  92  75  92 /  20  60  20  60
DEQ  71  91  72  93 /  20  40  10  30
TXK  75  91  75  95 /  30  50  10  30
ELD  73  90  72  91 /  30  50  20  50
TYR  76  94  77  96 /  20  20  10  20
GGG  75  93  76  94 /  20  30  10  30
LFK  76  95  77  95 /  20  40  10  50

&&

.SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AR...None.
LA...None.
OK...None.
TX...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...20
LONG TERM....33
AVIATION...20
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 3, 12:22 PM CDT, 3 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1222 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-TXZ096-
097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-041730-
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-
Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-Cass-
Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-
Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
1222 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Arkansas,
southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana,
southeast Oklahoma, east Texas and northeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms will redevelop across portions of the area
this afternoon. Widespread organized severe weather is not
anticipated at this time, but an isolated thunderstorm or two
reaching severe criteria cannot be entirely ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Thunderstorm chances continue on a near-daily basis through the
course of this week. A Marginal Risk (Level 1/5) for severe weather
exists across our eastern zones of north central Louisiana and south
central Arkansas on Tuesday. Damaging winds and hail look to be the
primary associated hazards.

Beyond Tuesday, widespread organized severe weather is not yet in
the forecast for the ArkLaTex, but the possibility will be closely
examined in coming days as confidence grows.

Temperatures look to climb back into the mid to upper 90s next
weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 3, 1:55 PM CDT, 2 hours 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
155 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

LAZ001-002-TXZ126-138-032000-
Bossier LA-Caddo LA-Harrison TX-Marion TX-
155 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Caddo
and northwestern Bossier Parishes, southeastern Marion and east
central Harrison Counties through 300 PM CDT...

At 155 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Belcher to near Mooringsport. These storms
were nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Blanchard, Benton, Oil City, Mooringsport, Belcher, Gilliam, Gray,
Dixie, Alden Bridge, Caddo Lake, Bethany and Cavett.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3260 9369 3255 9407 3284 9410 3285 9373
TIME...MOT...LOC 1855Z 347DEG 2KT 3272 9380 3264 9402

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

33
Special weather statement, Jul 3, 2:15 PM CDT, 2 hours before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
215 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

TXZ110>112-125-126-137-138-032015-
Upshur TX-Gregg TX-Harrison TX-Cass TX-Camp TX-Marion TX-Morris TX-
215 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Marion,
southwestern Cass, northwestern Harrison, eastern Upshur,
southeastern Morris, southeastern Camp and northwestern Gregg
Counties through 315 PM CDT...

At 215 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cedar Springs to East Mountain. Movement
was northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Longview, White Oak, Gladewater, Lone Star, Ore City, Clarksville
City, East Mountain, Diana, Harleton, Cedar Springs, Avinger, Union
Grove, Warren City, Lassater and Judson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3307 9443 3252 9451 3251 9493 3290 9483
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 247DEG 16KT 3284 9477 3261 9485

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

33
Special weather statement, Jul 3, 2:44 PM CDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
244 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

TXZ112-126-032045-
Cass TX-Marion TX-
244 PM CDT Mon Jul 3 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Marion
and southeastern Cass Counties through 345 PM CDT...

At 243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Linden, or 16 miles southwest of Atlanta, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Linden, Queen City, Bivins, Lodi, Kildare, Fairview,
Bloomburg, Domino and Pruett.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3296 9448 3328 9405 3327 9404 3303 9405
      3281 9436
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 233DEG 21KT 3293 9435

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

33
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Shreveport, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 3, 2:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVUpshur60 min
Jul 3, 2:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSHVCass, Marion23 min
Jul 3, 2:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVCass61 min
Jul 3, 3:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVGregg, Harrison29 min
Jul 3, 3:45 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySHVGregg, Harrison, Marion3 hr
Jul 3, 4:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVBowie23 min
Jul 3, 6:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVRed River23 min
Jul 3, 6:38 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySHVBowie, Red River3 hr
Jul 3, 1:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVUnion60 min
Jul 3, 1:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVCaddo65 min
Jul 3, 3:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVCaddo35 min
Jul 3, 4:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVJackson32 min
Jul 3, 4:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVBienville26 min
Jul 3, 3:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVUnion32 min
Jul 3, 4:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVColumbia33 min
Jul 3, 4:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVHempstead37 min
Jul 3, 5:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVLittle River35 min
Jul 3, 5:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVHempstead34 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.