SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – As severe weather rolls through the area Thursday night, stay up to date on road closures, storm damage and power outages here.
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Tornado Watch / Road Closure / Power Outage
Northwest Louisiana
Shreveport officials including Mayor Arceneaux gathered onsite at Gateway Church located at 8925 Youree Dr., using the church as a storm command post.
Arceneaux says there are no reported injuries at this time and clean-up and search efforts are underway, as well as preparing for the next round of storms.
“Right now we have officers on the scene in South Shreveport where we can confirm that a tornado did touch down in the area. We currently do have portions of the city that are without power. However, SWEPCO is on the scene working to restore that power as we speak. We are encouraging our citizens to shelter in place. However, this storm is not over. We are still under a tornado warning until midnight tonight. So, we are encouraging our citizens to stay home and stay safe,” stated SPD Corporal Christopher Bordelon.
If you need emergency services, please contact 911. If you need non-emergency police services, please contact the Shreveport Police Department at the non-emergency line, which is 318-673-7300.
These areas are experiencing power outages:
- Shreveport-Bossier area – 4,566 reported outages
East Texas
These areas are experiencing power outages:
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