Special Weather Statement 10/31/2024 03:01 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 5:01AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 31, 2024 - 3:01am
Expires: 
October 31, 2024 - 3:30am
Description: 
At 501 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Converse, or 23 miles south of Mansfield, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Zwolle, Converse, Oak Grove, Noble, Pelican, and Toledo Bend Reservoir North.
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.
Area Description: 
De Soto; Sabine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA