Special Weather Statement 12/24/2024 17:28 for Arkansas, Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 7:28PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 24, 2024 - 5:28pm
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 728 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Shongaloo to 6 miles north of Haughton, or extending from 7 miles east of Springhill to 11 miles west of Minden, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and pea 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... Minden, Homer, Haynesville, Cotton Valley, Emerson, Shongaloo, Atlanta, Evergreen, Leton, Holly Springs, Couchwood, Walkerville and Horsehead.
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: 
Columbia; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA