Special Weather Statement 11/03/2024 12:30 for Arkansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued November 3 at 2:30PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
November 3, 2024 - 12:30pm
Expires: 
November 3, 2024 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 229 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Center Point, or near Dierks, moving north at 55 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... Dierks, Corinth, Center Point, and Muddy Fork.
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. 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.
Area Description: 
Howard
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA