Special Weather Statement 12/24/2024 13:15 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 3:15PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 24, 2024 - 1:15pm
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 315 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Fosters, or 11 miles southeast of Shreveport, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, Haughton, Stonewall, Ringgold, Sibley, Doyline, Dixie Inn, Dubberly, Heflin, Eastwood, Fosters, Keachi, Jamestown, Koran, Curtis, Sligo, Elm Grove and Taylortown.
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. 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.
Area Description: 
Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; De Soto; Red River; Bienville
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA