Special Weather Statement 12/26/2024 15:22 for Louisiana, Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 26 at 5:22PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 26, 2024 - 3:22pm
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 522 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rosevine, or 32 miles south of Center, 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, Zwolle, Hemphill, Converse, Rosevine, Oak Grove, Huxley, Noble, Toledo Bend Reservoir North, Sexton and Bronson.
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.
Area Description: 
Sabine; Shelby; San Augustine; Sabine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA