Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 5 at 3:20AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 1:20am
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 1:45am
Description:
At 320 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles north of Trawick to near Douglass to
near Kennard. Movement was northeast at 75 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...
Alto, Wells, Morrill, Sacul, Forest, Douglass, Trawick, Cushing,
Mount Enterprise, Reklaw, Lilbert, Linwood, and Looneyville.
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:
Cherokee; Rusk; Nacogdoches; Angelina
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA