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Flash Flood Warning 73, NWS Shreveport, LA

August 8, 2026Bowie County, Texas; Miller County, Arkansas

NWS Shreveport, LA issued this flash flood warning at Aug 8, 2026, 1:47 PM CDT for Bowie County, Texas; Miller County, Arkansas. It was in force for 110 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
Aug 8, 2026, 1:47 PM CDT (18:47 UTC)
Expired
Aug 8, 2026, 3:37 PM CDT
In force
110 min
Issued by
NWS Shreveport, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Miller County, AR, Bowie County, TX

The radar

The Shreveport radar (KSHV), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Fort Worth, TX (KFWD), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 298 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, Fort Worth, TX at 12:00Z on 2026-08-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 798 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, Fort Worth, TX at 12:00Z on 2026-08-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -48 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
798 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-157 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1515 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-48 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
71 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 flash flood 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 flash flood warning went out at Aug 8, 5:27 AM CDT, 8 hours 20 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Issued at 1140 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026
  • While it will remain hot for the foreseeable future, heat index values will remain mostly below hazard criteria at least through Monday.
  • Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through the weekend, which could produce some gusty winds at times.
  • Fire weather and drought conditions are expected to worsen with the warm and generally dry conditions. Take caution during outdoor activities to prevent fire starts.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 8, 5:27 AM CDT, 8 hours 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
527 AM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 1140 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

 - While it will remain hot for the foreseeable future, heat index
   values will remain mostly below hazard criteria at least
   through Monday.

 - Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will remain
   possible through the weekend, which could produce some gusty winds
   at times.

 - Fire weather and drought conditions are expected to worsen with
   the warm and generally dry conditions. Take caution during
   outdoor activities to prevent fire starts.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1140 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

Radar has been dying down over the past few hours with the loss of
daytime heating and storms gusting out. The previous forecast
discussion mentioned models highlighting a low risk of severe
weather from a cluster of showers overnight tonight. With the
rapidly weakening storms, it is unlikely that anything will
reintensify enough to become severe before daybreak Saturday. Recent
HRRR runs have had better initialization compared to runs from
earlier today and have showers from this MCV continue to dissipate
almost without exception. Some light showers could continue to hang
around until Saturday morning but nothing like previously
anticipated.

Expect temperatures to remain in the mid 90s through this weekend
before climbing into the upper 90s by the middle of next week.
Daily showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the
afternoon hours, with our southern and eastern zones having the
greatest risk. These areas should have deeper southerly flow as the
western extent of the subtropical high reaches the Southern Plains,
but any areas could see some brief rumbles of thunder. WPC does have
northern portions of the Ark-La-Tx under marginal ERO's the next few
days for urban flooding should any showers develop over them. There
is plenty of available moisture that could contribute to efficient
rain makers, but will be dependent on where showers form. Rain
chances taper off as we get into next week, making worsening drought
conditions likely.

57

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 522 AM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026

For the 08/12z TAF period...Some lingering showers and isolated
thunderstorms remain across portions of SW Arkansas this morning
and could move in and around KELD/KTXK.  Otherwise, expect VFR
conditions to prevail this morning with mid and high clouds over
the region. By this afternoon, isolated to scattered showers and
thunderstorms are expected to develop across the airspace. The
exact location remain in question, so decided to go with VCTS in
the TAFs at this time and amend if needed. Brief gusty winds could
accompany this convection along with locally heavy rainfall. This
activity should diminish this evening with the loss of daytime
heating. /20/

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Issued at 107 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
SHV  95  75  94  76 /  40  20  30   0
MLU  94  73  94  74 /  60  20  20  10
DEQ  93  71  95  72 /  30   0   0   0
TXK  94  74  95  75 /  40  10  10   0
ELD  90  71  92  72 /  60  20  30  10
TYR  97  75  96  75 /  30  20  10   0
GGG  97  74  96  74 /  40  20  10   0
LFK  96  74  94  74 /  20  20  20   0

&&

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

DISCUSSION...57
AVIATION...20

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 8, 10:35 AM CDT, 3 hours 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1035 AM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026

OKZ077-TXZ096-097-081630-
Red River TX-McCurtain OK-Bowie TX-
1035 AM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL RED RIVER...
NORTHWESTERN BOWIE AND SOUTH CENTRAL MCCURTAIN COUNTIES UNTIL 1130 AM
CDT...

At 1035 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Idabel, or 20 miles northeast of Clarksville, moving
southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
  Avery, Harris, Goodlake and Beaverdams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

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.

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.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3381 9491 3389 9474 3364 9451 3352 9478
TIME...MOT...LOC 1535Z 332DEG 12KT 3377 9477

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

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 7, 7:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVRed River, Titus34 min
Aug 7, 7:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVGregg23 min
Aug 7, 7:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVRed River42 min
Aug 7, 8:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVWood30 min
Aug 7, 8:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVCamp, Titus31 min
Aug 7, 8:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVBowie61 min
Aug 7, 9:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVUpshur44 min
Aug 7, 9:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVCass24 min
Aug 7, 10:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVCass46 min
Aug 7, 11:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVCass30 min
Aug 8, 10:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVRed River55 min
Aug 8, 10:50 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySHVRed River115 min
Aug 8, 11:27 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSHVBowie, Red River3 hr
Aug 8, 1:24 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySHVBowie2 hr
Aug 8, 2:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVCass54 min
Aug 8, 2:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVCass56 min
Aug 8, 2:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVTitus60 min
Aug 8, 2:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVMarion65 min
Aug 8, 3:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVGregg, Upshur64 min
Aug 8, 4:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVSabine25 min
Aug 8, 4:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVSmith52 min
Aug 8, 5:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVSmith46 min
Aug 8, 5:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVCherokee, Nacogdoches, Shelby31 min
Aug 7, 11:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVBossier44 min
Aug 8, 3:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVUnion33 min
Aug 8, 3:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVClaiborne, Webster62 min
Aug 8, 4:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVBienville, Webster49 min
Aug 8, 4:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVOuachita24 min
Aug 8, 4:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVUnion47 min
Aug 8, 5:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVOuachita43 min
Aug 8, 5:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVOuachita34 min
Aug 8, 6:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVJackson, Red River, Winn30 min
Aug 8, 6:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVJackson, Red River, Winn30 min
Aug 8, 6:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVJackson, Winn31 min
Aug 7, 7:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSHVHempstead32 min
Aug 7, 8:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVHoward, Sevier23 min
Aug 7, 8:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVColumbia34 min
Aug 7, 8:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVHoward, Sevier31 min
Aug 7, 8:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVColumbia45 min
Aug 7, 9:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVHempstead, Little River47 min
Aug 7, 10:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVHempstead30 min
Aug 7, 10:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVLafayette29 min
Aug 7, 10:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVLafayette35 min
Aug 8, 10:21 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySHVHoward114 min
Aug 8, 10:58 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSHVHoward3 hr
Aug 8, 11:28 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSHVHoward, Sevier2 hr
Aug 8, 11:53 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVHoward67 min
Aug 8, 11:58 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySHVHoward2 hr
Aug 8, 4:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSHVUnion45 min

Nearby

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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.