Special Weather Statement 11/05/2024 00:53 for Arkansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued November 5 at 2:53AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
November 5, 2024 - 12:53am
Expires: 
November 5, 2024 - 1:30am
Description: 
At 253 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Crater Of Diamonds State Park to near Hope to 6 miles north of Garland. Movement was east at 45 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... Hope, Prescott, Stamps, Lewisville, Emmet, Blevins, Buckner, Perrytown, Rosston, Washington, Willisville, Bodcaw, McCaskill, Cale, Patmos, Oakhaven, Sutton, Falcon, Boughton, and Mount Moriah.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms 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: 
Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA