Expired: Tornado Warning for northwestern Bossier and northwestern Caddo parishes

UPDATE: This Tornado Warning expired at 11:00 AM CST Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Original alert below.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport, La., issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Bossier Parish and northwestern Caddo Parish at 10:21 AM CST Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. It was in effect until 11:00 AM CST that day and expired at that time.

Towns the National Weather Service listed in the original warning were Plain Dealing, Belcher, Gilliam and Cavett. A 10:37 AM CST follow-up listed Plain Dealing and Gilliam.

What the National Weather Service says

In its original warning at 10:21 AM CST Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, the National Weather Service said:

At 1021 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Belcher, or 20 miles north of Shreveport, 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... Plain Dealing, Belcher, Gilliam and Cavett.

Safety instructions from the National Weather Service

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.

Official links

• National Weather Service original warning, 10:21 AM CST
• National Weather Service update, 10:27 AM CST
• National Weather Service update, 10:37 AM CST
• NWS Shreveport LA office page