Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 7:20AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 5:20am
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 5:45am
Description:
At 720 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hoard to near Edom to Athens. Movement was
east at 25 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...
Tyler, Mineola, Lindale, Big Sandy, Hawkins, Hoard, Lake Palestine,
Noonday, Winona, Red Springs, and Carroll.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Wood; Upshur; Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA