Special Weather Statement 12/26/2024 18:16 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 26 at 8:16PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 26, 2024 - 6:16pm
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 816 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 14 miles southwest of Jonesboro to near Natchitoches, moving east at 35 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, Winnfield, Montgomery, Natchez, Clarence, Goldonna, Dodson, Calvin, Atlanta, Sikes, Joyce, Hudson, Clear Lake, St. Maurice and Bermuda.
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.
Area Description: 
Natchitoches; Winn; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA