Special Weather Statement 01/05/2025 11:31 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued January 5 at 1:31PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 5, 2025 - 11:31am
Expires: 
January 5, 2025 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 131 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Columbia, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Columbia, Grayson and Riverton.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Caldwell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA