Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Northwest and Central Louisiana

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has issued a severe thunderstorm watch (WW621) for northwestern and central Louisiana and is in effect until 12:00 AM Thursday. A line of severe thunderstorms which developed along the I-55 Corridor in eastern Mississippi is moving westwards. Due to high instability in the western half of Louisiana, these thunderstorms are expected to maintain their strength. The primary threat will be damaging winds.

Note: The Shreveport-Bossier City, Monroe, and Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Areas are included in Watch #621.

Informational Links:

• Jason's Weather Center - Severe Weather Page
• Outline on WW #621 from Storm Prediction Center
• NOAA - Lake Charles, LA
• NOAA - Shreveport, LA