Special Weather Statement 12/26/2024 13:46 for Louisiana, Texas areas

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