A warm front spread very warm, humid, and unstable air north across much of the Ark-La-Tex during April 2nd-3rd, ahead of an upper level trough of low pressure that entered the Southern Plains. A strong cold front ahead of this storm system moved into the region on the 3rd, with strong forcing within the warm sector along and ahead of the front resulting in scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms as they organized into a squall line during the afternoon and evening. Some of these became severe, producing large hail and damaging winds across portions of North Louisiana. These showers and thunderstorms exited the region during the early evening hours of the 3rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 14:40:00 to 03-APR-18 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large carport covering was damaged by strong winds. Report from the KTBS Facebook page.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 14:50:00 to 03-APR-18 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was blown down in the Highland neighborhood. Report from the KSLA Facebook page.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 14:50:00 to 03-APR-18 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLANCHARD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down across Old Mooringsport Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 14:55:00 to 03-APR-18 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOPER RD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were downed sparking a fire outside the Royal Inn on North Market Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 14:55:00 to 03-APR-18 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree and power lines were downed on Anna Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 15:10:00 to 03-APR-18 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGHTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was blown down on a vehicle in a driveway in Haughton. Report from the KSLA Facebook page.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 15:12:00 to 03-APR-18 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGANSPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across Highway 84 in Logansport. A power line was also downed on Highway 764 in Logansport as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 15:12:00 to 03-APR-18 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down on Highway 157 in Princeton.

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 15:20:00 to 03-APR-18 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail fell in the Long Lake subdivision in South Shreveport.

Hail in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 15:22:00 to 03-APR-18 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORBING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in the Ellerbe Estates in South Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 15:30:00 to 03-APR-18 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXIE INN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A metal carport was destroyed at a home in Dixie Inn.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 15:34:00 to 03-APR-18 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN WEBSTER FLD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was uprooted and fell on a home in North Minden. Report from the KSLA Facebook page.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 15:50:00 to 03-APR-18 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and large limbs were blown down across much of Claiborne Parish.

Hail in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 16:24:00 to 03-APR-18 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail fell in Farmerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 16:30:00 to 03-APR-18 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HODGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in Hodge.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 16:30:00 to 03-APR-18 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEGREET
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large pine tree was blown down onto a home on Brooks Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 16:55:00 to 03-APR-18 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHENIERE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down near Exit 107 on Interstate 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:15:00 to 03-APR-18 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a power line just northwest of Montgomery.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:18:00 to 03-APR-18 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUNA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 60 mph wind gust was estimated in the community of Luna.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:20:00 to 03-APR-18 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGENTA
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 58 mph wind gust was measured 3 separate times at the Monroe Regional Airport. These gusts were measured at 620 pm, 622 pm, and 629 pm.