Special Weather Statement 10/31/2024 03:17 for Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 5:17AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 31, 2024 - 3:17am
Expires: 
October 31, 2024 - 4:00am
Description: 
At 517 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wickes to near Bogata. Movement was southeast at 20 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... De Queen, Clarksville, Horatio, Boxelder, Idabel, Broken Bow, Bogata, Gillham, Arkinda, Bagwell, Detroit, Talco, Avery, Annona, Haworth, Garvin, Eagletown, Moon, Cerrogordo, and Beaverdams.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms 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: 
Sevier; Howard; Little River; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA