Special Weather Statement 11/18/2024 17:35 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued November 18 at 7:35PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
November 18, 2024 - 5:35pm
Expires: 
November 18, 2024 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 735 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles southwest of Montgomery to 21 miles southwest of Colfax, or extending from 13 miles southeast of Natchitoches to 30 miles south of Natchitoches, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Colfax, Montgomery, Dry Prong, Aloha, Chopin, Lake Iatt, Cloutierville, Melrose, Williana, Gorum and Cypress.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm 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: 
Natchitoches; Winn; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA