Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 9:32PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 7:32pm
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 932 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 12 miles south of Coushatta to over
Etoile, or extending from 20 miles northwest of Natchitoches to 20
miles east of Lufkin, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Natchitoches, Milam, Many, San Augustine, Zwolle, Hemphill,
Pineland, Converse, Rosevine, Patroon, Bland Lake, Macune, Etoile,
Allen, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Zavalla, Provencal, Chireno and
Noble.
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; Sabine; Natchitoches; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA