Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 26 at 12:13PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 10:13am
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1213 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Martinsville, or 16 miles southwest of Center, moving northeast
at 40 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...
Center, Tenaha, Joaquin, Martinsville, Arcadia, Jericho, James,
Stockman, Paxton and Woods.
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:
Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; San Augustine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA