Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 26 at 6:47PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 4:47pm
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 647 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 6 miles south of Haughton to near
Campti, or extending from 9 miles southeast of Bossier City to 15
miles north of Natchitoches, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ruston, Grambling, Jonesboro, Arcadia, Coushatta, Ringgold,
Campti, Allen, Dubach, Simsboro, Martin, Hodge, Goldonna, North
Hodge, Vienna, Hall Summit, East Hodge, Saline, Lucky and Ashland.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Lincoln; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Natchitoches; Winn
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA