Special Weather Statement 10/31/2024 12:22 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 2:22PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 31, 2024 - 12:22pm
Expires: 
October 31, 2024 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 222 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near China, or 8 miles east of Nome, moving northeast at 20 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... Beaumont, Lumberton, Vidor, Bevil Oaks, China, and Rose City. This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 859 and 843.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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: 
Hardin; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA