Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA
681 NOUS44 KSHV 141745 PNSSHV ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077- TXZ096-097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-150545- PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SHREVEPORT LA 1245 PM CDT Tue Oct 14 2025 ...Public Information Statement... ...Louisiana Severe Weather Awareness Week Continues... With the start of the 2025-2026 severe weather season fast approaching, the National Weather Service has partnered with the Louisiana Governor`s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to designate the week of October 13th through October 18th as Louisiana Severe Weather Awareness Week. This is a safety campaign designed to help residents in the State of Louisiana prepare for the upcoming severe weather season. Even if you don`t live or work in Louisiana, this is a good time for people anywhere in the Four State Region of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas to learn about severe weather safety and review their severe weather safety plans. During this week, the National Weather Service will review the most important aspects of severe weather, and highlight safety rules. A special public information statement will be issued each day, along with various social media posts. Todays topic is...Severe Thunderstorms. The ArkLaTex region is affected by numerous thunderstorms every year. The strongest and most dangerous of these thunderstorms are defined as severe thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms are thunderstorms which produce damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. A thunderstorm is severe when it produces winds of at least 58 mph, hail 1 inch in diameter or larger, or a tornado. Severe thunderstorms can occur during any time, but are most common during the spring and fall months. To protect yourself and your property from severe thunderstorms, it is important to stay abreast of the latest weather conditions. Staying updated through NOAA Weather Radio from the National Weather Service, as well as monitoring television, radio and the internet, will help you be better prepared for the dangers associated with any severe thunderstorms in your area. $$