Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 3 at 3:34PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 3, 2024 - 1:34pm
Expires:
November 3, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 334 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lockesburg, or 11 miles east of Horatio, moving north at 35 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...
De Queen, Dierks, Lockesburg, Wilton, Winthrop, Gillham, Ben Lomond,
Oak Grove, Silver Ridge, Geneva, Central, Lebanon, Provo, Browntown,
and Bellview.
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:
Sevier; Howard; Little River
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA