Special Weather Statement 10/31/2024 10:24 for Louisiana, Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 31, 2024 - 10:24am
Expires: 
October 31, 2024 - 11:15am
Description: 
At 1224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Patroon, or 15 miles east of Center, moving east at 25 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... Many, Zwolle, Converse, Patroon, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Huxley, Noble, Toledo Bend Reservoir North, Pelican, Belmont, Jordans Store and Hurstown.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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: 
De Soto; Sabine; Shelby; Sabine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA