Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 8:53PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 6:53pm
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 853 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 7 miles east of Mansfield to 8 miles
north of Lufkin, moving east at 30 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...
Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Center, Mansfield, Huntington, San Augustine,
Zwolle, Logansport, Converse, Neuville, Shelbyville, Bland Lake,
Patroon, Macune, Martinsville, Melrose, Etoile, Woden, Pollok and
Oak Grove.
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:
De Soto; Red River; Sabine; Natchitoches; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA