Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 26 at 3:46PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 1:46pm
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 346 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles southwest of Many, or 38 miles southwest of Natchitoches,
moving northeast at 50 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...
Natchitoches, Milam, Many, Zwolle, Hemphill, Campti, Pineland,
Converse, Allen, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Florien, Provencal,
Natchez, Clarence, Noble, Fisher, Robeline, Powhatan and Belmont.
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.
If on or near the Toledo Bend Reservoir, 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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
De Soto; Red River; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; San Augustine; Sabine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA