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Approaching storm system could bring heavy rain, hail, high winds, and tornadoes Monday-Tuesday

Published March 21, 2022

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The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a severe weather threat for all of north Louisiana beginning late Monday afternoon through early Tuesday afternoon.

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All severe thunderstorm hazards are possible, including golf-ball-size hail, damaging winds of 70-80 mph, periods of heavy rainfall that could bring flooding, and isolated tornadoes. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 4 p.m. Tuesday.

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The NWS predicts the heaviest rain in the Ouachita Parish area to begin around 7 a.m. Tuesday and begin diminishing in the afternoon.

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Know where to take shelter during a tornado warning, and if you must travel, do not drive through flooded areas.

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ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ officials are closely monitoring the developing weather and will notify the campus if conditions change.Ìý

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For emergencies on campus, use the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Safe app to contact the University Police Department or call 318-342-5350, or dial 911.Ìý Ìý

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