A shortwave trough dove southeast and interacted with a very unstable
airmass to result in strong to severe thunderstorms, mainly across
southern Arkansas and northeastern Louisiana.  The most extensive
damage occurred around the city of Ruston, Louisiana, where numerous trees and powerlines were blown down.  Several reports of nickel- to
golfball-sized hail were received in and around Ruston.

Hail in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 17:51:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 18:00:00 to 02-AUG-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 18:03:00 to 02-AUG-08 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down across U.S. Hwy. 167 at East Carolina Avenue in Ruston, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 18:18:00 to 02-AUG-08 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNET SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Powerlines were blown down near the Barnet Springs Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 16:45:00 to 02-AUG-08 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUXNO
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down eleven miles southwest of Strong, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 18:21:00 to 02-AUG-08 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Powerlines were blown down across the northwest portions of the parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 16:52:00 to 02-AUG-08 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARAN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down seven miles east of Spearsville, Louisiana.

Hail in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 17:30:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 17:39:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDARTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were blown down near the Cedarton community.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 18:28:00 to 02-AUG-08 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down on a home on East Mississippi Street in Ruston, Louisiana.  There were no injuries reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 18:47:00 to 02-AUG-08 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON CORNER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Clarence Ivory Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 18:48:00 to 02-AUG-08 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON CORNER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Powerlines were blown down in the Norton Corner Community.

Hail in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 17:42:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail was reported in the WallMart parking lot.

Hail in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 17:48:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 17:48:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Eight inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.

Hail in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 02-AUG-08 18:06:00 to 02-AUG-08 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUTAUQUA SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel sized hail fell along U.S. Hwy. 167 just north of Ruston, Louisiana.