Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 5 at 3:24AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 1:24am
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 2:00am
Description:
At 323 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Garland to near Oil City to 6 miles
southwest of Marshall. Movement was east at 20 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...
Marshall, Stamps, Lewisville, Vivian, Hallsville, Jefferson, Oil
City, Fouke, Mooringsport, Bradley, Hosston, Rodessa, Belcher,
Garland, Ida, Gilliam, Smithland, Ravanna, McLeod, and Brightstar.
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:
Miller; Lafayette; Caddo; Bossier; Cass; Marion; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA