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01/13/2026

01/12/2026

❄️WARMING STATION - Monday, January 12, 3:00PM❄️

The City of Monroe will open a public warming station in response to forecasted low temperatures expected Sunday. The warming station will be located at the Liller Maddox Marbles Community Center, 2950 Renwick Street, and will open at 3 PM today, January 12, 2026, remaining operational while cold weather conditions persist.

The facility will be equipped with cots, Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs) and water. City staff will be on-site to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for anyone seeking relief from the cold.

*Please note that the Warming Station is not equipped to accommodate individuals with special medical needs or pets. All visitors must be ambulatory and capable of caring for themselves.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NfBc8C

01/12/2026

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01/10/2026

KMLB Talk Radio Weather Alert from the National Weather Service and Meteorologist Don Wheeler

The National Weather Service (SHV) has issued a/an Flash Flood Warning for Caldwell, Grant, La Salle & Winn Parish from 2:37 AM Saturday until 5:30 AM Saturday.

At 237 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash Flooding Caused By Thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar Indicated.

IMPACT...Flash Flooding Of Small Creeks And Streams, Urban Areas, Highways, Streets And Underpasses As Well As Other Poor Drainage And Low-Lying Areas.

Locations impacted include...

Supplemental Information (some fields may be blank)

Tornado:
Tornado Threat:
Thunderstorm Threat:
Wind Threat:
Maximum Wind Gust: mph
Hail Threat:
Maximum Hail Size: in

Graphics: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/plotting/auto/plot/208/network:WFO::wfo:SHV::year:2026::phenomenav:FF::significancev:W::etn:0003::opt:single::n:auto::_r:t::dpi:100.png

Visit www.bayoustateweather.com for additional information.

01/10/2026

KMLB Talk Radio Weather Alert from the National Weather Service and Meteorologist Don Wheeler

The National Weather Service (SHV) has issued a/an Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Caldwell, Jackson, Lincoln, Ouachita & Winn Parish from 12:28 AM Saturday until 1:15 AM Saturday.

At 1228 AM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 14 miles west of Jonesboro to 15 miles southwest of Jonesboro, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 Mph Wind Gusts And Small Hail.

SOURCE...Radar Indicated.

IMPACT...Expect Damage To Roofs, Siding, And Trees.

Locations impacted include...
Monroe, Ruston, Claiborne, West Monroe, Grambling, Jonesboro, Columbia, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Brownsville-Bawcom, Richwood, Choudrant, Chatham, Hodge, Goldonna, North Hodge, Dodson, East Hodge, Saline, Lucky And Ashland.

Supplemental Information (some fields may be blank)

Tornado: Possible
Tornado Threat:
Thunderstorm Threat:
Wind Threat: Radar Indicated
Maximum Wind Gust: 60 mph
Hail Threat: Radar Indicated
Maximum Hail Size: in

Graphics: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/plotting/auto/plot/208/network:WFO::wfo:SHV::year:2026::phenomenav:SV::significancev:W::etn:0006::opt:single::n:auto::_r:t::dpi:100.png

Visit www.bayoustateweather.com for additional information.

01/10/2026

KMLB Talk Radio Weather Alert from the National Weather Service and Meteorologist Don Wheeler

The National Weather Service (JAN) has issued a/an Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Carroll & Madison Parish from 9:14 PM Friday until 10:30 PM Friday.

At 914 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tendal, or 8 miles west of Tallulah, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 Mph Wind Gusts And Quarter Size Hail.

SOURCE...Radar Indicated.

IMPACT...Hail Damage To Vehicles Is Expected. Expect Wind Damage To Roofs, Siding, And Trees.

Locations impacted include...
Tallulah And Mansford Around 920 Pm Cst. Omega And Sondheimer Around 925 Pm Cst. Eagle Bend Around 940 Pm Cst.

Supplemental Information (some fields may be blank)

Tornado: Possible
Tornado Threat:
Thunderstorm Threat:
Wind Threat: Radar Indicated
Maximum Wind Gust: 60 mph
Hail Threat: Radar Indicated
Maximum Hail Size: 1.00 in

Graphics: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/plotting/auto/plot/208/network:WFO::wfo:JAN::year:2026::phenomenav:SV::significancev:W::etn:0002::opt:single::n:auto::_r:t::dpi:100.png

Visit www.bayoustateweather.com for additional information.

01/10/2026

KMLB Talk Radio Weather Alert from the National Weather Service and Meteorologist Don Wheeler

The National Weather Service (JAN) has issued a/an Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Franklin, Madison & Richland Parish from 8:24 PM Friday until 9:30 PM Friday.

At 824 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Archibald, or near Rayville, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 Mph Wind Gusts And Quarter Size Hail.

SOURCE...Radar Indicated.

IMPACT...Hail Damage To Vehicles Is Expected. Expect Wind Damage To Roofs, Siding, And Trees.

Locations impacted include...
Delhi And Holly Ridge Around 830 Pm Cst. Warden Around 840 Pm Cst. Waverly Around 845 Pm Cst.

Supplemental Information (some fields may be blank)

Tornado: Possible
Tornado Threat:
Thunderstorm Threat:
Wind Threat: Radar Indicated
Maximum Wind Gust: 60 mph
Hail Threat: Radar Indicated
Maximum Hail Size: 1.00 in

Graphics: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/plotting/auto/plot/208/network:WFO::wfo:JAN::year:2026::phenomenav:SV::significancev:W::etn:0001::opt:single::n:auto::_r:t::dpi:100.png

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01/10/2026

KMLB Talk Radio Weather Alert from the National Weather Service and Meteorologist Don Wheeler

WOUS64 KWNS 100144
WOU2

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 2
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
745 PM CST FRI JAN 9 2026

TORNADO WATCH 2 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM CST FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

LAC009-021-025-029-041-043-059-065-069-079-083-085-107-115-127-
101000-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0002.260110T0145Z-260110T1000Z/

LA LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED ARE

AVOYELLES CALDWELL CATAHOULA
CONCORDIA FRANKLIN GRANT
LA SALLE MADISON NATCHITOCHES
RAPIDES RICHLAND SABINE
TENSAS VERNON WINN
$$

MSC001-005-021-023-029-031-035-037-041-049-061-063-065-067-073-
075-077-085-091-101-111-113-121-123-127-129-147-149-153-157-
101000-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0002.260110T0145Z-260110T1000Z/

MS MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ADAMS AMITE CLAIBORNE
CLARKE COPIAH COVINGTON
FORREST FRANKLIN GREENE
HINDS JASPER JEFFERSON
JEFFERSON DAVIS JONES LAMAR
LAUDERDALE LAWRENCE LINCOLN
MARION NEWTON PERRY
PIKE RANKIN SCOTT
SIMPSON SMITH WALTHALL
WARREN WAYNE WILKINSON
$$

ATTN...WFO...LCH...LIX...MOB...JAN...SHV...

For additional information, visit: www.bayoustateweather.com

01/10/2026

KMLB Talk Radio Weather Alert from the National Weather Service and Meteorologist Don Wheeler

The National Weather Service (JAN) has issued a/an Tornado Warning for Richland Parish from 7:34 PM Friday until 8:30 PM Friday.

At 733 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Columbia, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado And Quarter Size Hail.

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...
Buckner Around 740 Pm Cst. Alto Around 750 Pm Cst. Mangham And Archibald Around 755 Pm Cst. Rayville Around 810 Pm Cst.

Supplemental Information (some fields may be blank)

Tornado: Radar Indicated
Tornado Threat:
Thunderstorm Threat:
Wind Threat:
Maximum Wind Gust: mph
Hail Threat:
Maximum Hail Size: 1.00 in

Graphics: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/plotting/auto/plot/208/network:WFO::wfo:JAN::year:2026::phenomenav:TO::significancev:W::etn:0006::opt:single::n:auto::_r:t::dpi:100.png

Visit www.bayoustateweather.com for additional information.

01/10/2026

KMLB Talk Radio Weather Alert from the National Weather Service and Meteorologist Don Wheeler

The National Weather Service (SHV) has issued a/an Tornado Warning for Caldwell & Ouachita Parish from 7:18 PM Friday until 8:00 PM Friday.

At 718 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Columbia, moving northeast at 30 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...
Columbia And Riverton.

Supplemental Information (some fields may be blank)

Tornado: Radar Indicated
Tornado Threat:
Thunderstorm Threat:
Wind Threat:
Maximum Wind Gust: mph
Hail Threat:
Maximum Hail Size: in

Graphics: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/plotting/auto/plot/208/network:WFO::wfo:SHV::year:2026::phenomenav:TO::significancev:W::etn:0003::opt:single::n:auto::_r:t::dpi:100.png

Visit www.bayoustateweather.com for additional information.

01/09/2026

KMLB Talk Radio Weather Alert from the National Weather Service and Meteorologist Don Wheeler

The National Weather Service (SHV) has issued a/an Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Grant & Winn Parish from 5:41 PM Friday until 6:30 PM Friday.

At 541 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of Montgomery, or 15 miles southwest of Winnfield, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 Mph Wind Gusts And Quarter Size Hail.

SOURCE...Radar Indicated.

IMPACT...Hail Damage To Vehicles Is Expected. Expect Wind Damage To Roofs, Siding, And Trees.

Locations impacted include...
Winnfield, Montgomery, Calvin, Atlanta And Joyce.

Supplemental Information (some fields may be blank)

Tornado: Possible
Tornado Threat:
Thunderstorm Threat:
Wind Threat: Radar Indicated
Maximum Wind Gust: 60 mph
Hail Threat: Radar Indicated
Maximum Hail Size: 1.00 in

Graphics: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/plotting/auto/plot/208/network:WFO::wfo:SHV::year:2026::phenomenav:SV::significancev:W::etn:0003::opt:single::n:auto::_r:t::dpi:100.png

Visit www.bayoustateweather.com for additional information.

01/09/2026

KMLB Talk Radio Weather Alert from the National Weather Service and Meteorologist Don Wheeler

The National Weather Service (SHV) has issued a/an Tornado Warning for Grant & Winn Parish from 5:03 PM Friday until 5:45 PM Friday.

At 503 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles southwest of Montgomery, or 14 miles southeast of Natchitoches, moving northeast at 25 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...
Montgomery, Cloutierville And Melrose.

Supplemental Information (some fields may be blank)

Tornado: Radar Indicated
Tornado Threat:
Thunderstorm Threat:
Wind Threat:
Maximum Wind Gust: mph
Hail Threat:
Maximum Hail Size: in

Graphics: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/plotting/auto/plot/208/network:WFO::wfo:SHV::year:2026::phenomenav:TO::significancev:W::etn:0002::opt:single::n:auto::_r:t::dpi:100.png

Visit www.bayoustateweather.com for additional information.