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Tornado Warning in Hempstead, Howard, Little River Counties

Tornado Warning in Hempstead, Howard, Little River Counties
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
927 PM CDT Sat Jun 6 2026


...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT FOR WEST CENTRAL
HEMPSTEAD, SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD AND EAST CENTRAL LITTLE RIVER
COUNTIES...

At 927 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Saratoga, or 11 miles south of Mineral Springs,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
  Tollette, Saratoga and Bright Star.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!

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