Special Weather Statement 12/26/2024 10:57 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 26 at 12:57PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 26, 2024 - 10:57am
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 1256 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, or 10 miles west of Warren, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Woodville, Colmesneil, Ivanhoe, and Rockland.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CST for southeastern Texas.
Area Description: 
Tyler; Northern Jasper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA