Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 26 at 12:56PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 10:56am
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 11:45am
Description:
At 1256 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Huntington, or 16 miles east of Diboll, moving
northeast at 45 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...
Huntington, San Augustine, Etoile, Melrose, Martinsville, Woden,
Macune, Bland Lake, Neuville, Zavalla, Chireno, Broaddus, Denning,
Jericho, Calgary, Arcadia and Shawnee.
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.
If on or near a lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA