Special Weather Statement 11/03/2024 09:47 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued November 3 at 11:47AM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
November 3, 2024 - 9:47am
Expires: 
November 3, 2024 - 10:15am
Description: 
At 1147 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Apple Springs, moving north at 30 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... Apple Springs, Groveton, and Centralia.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Houston; Trinity; Polk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX