Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Shreveport LA
AREA: Smith
SENT: 2026-07-16T19:29:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

At 729 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tyler, moving north at 15 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Tyler and New Chapel Hill.

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

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-16T20:00:00-05:00