Special Weather Statement 11/05/2024 18:09 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued November 5 at 8:09PM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
November 5, 2024 - 6:09pm
Expires: 
November 5, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 809 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Larto, or 14 miles northeast of Effie, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Larto and Mayna around 815 PM CST.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Area Description: 
Catahoula
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS