Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 18 at 4:12PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 18, 2024 - 2:12pm
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 412 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Woodville, moving northeast at 30 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...
Woodville, Town Bluff, Ivanhoe, and Hillister.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CST for southeastern
Texas.
Area Description:
Tyler; Northern Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA