Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 7:47PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 5:47pm
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 747 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Timpson to 15 miles south of
Maydelle, or extending from 17 miles northwest of Center to 18 miles
southwest of Rusk, moving southeast 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...
Nacogdoches, Rusk, Alto, Timpson, Garrison, Wells, Trawick,
Douglass, Sacul, Pollok, Forest, Morrill, Martinsville, Cushing,
Appleby, Mount Enterprise, Reklaw, Looneyville, Lilbert and
Glenfawn.
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:
Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA