Special Weather Statement 10/31/2024 06:59 for Louisiana, Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 8:59AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 31, 2024 - 6:59am
Expires: 
October 31, 2024 - 7:45am
Description: 
At 859 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Woodlawn to 8 miles east of Kilgore to Reese. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Longview, Marshall, Jacksonville, Henderson, Kilgore, Carthage, Rusk, Hallsville, Greenwood, Overton, Bullard, Waskom, Jefferson, Troup, Tatum, New London, Arp, Beckville, Deberry, and Elysian Fields.
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: 
Caddo; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA