Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 26 at 4:31PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 2:31pm
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 431 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles south of Etoile, or 28 miles east of Diboll, 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...
Milam, San Augustine, Hemphill, Pineland, Rosevine, Macune,
Zavalla, Broaddus, Bronson, Chinaquapin, McElroy and Sexton.
Instruction:
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 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.
Area Description:
Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA