Special Weather Statement 12/26/2024 22:45 for Louisiana, Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 12:45AM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 26, 2024 - 10:45pm
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 11:30pm
Description: 
At 1245 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Deer Park, or 15 miles south of Ferriday, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cranfield, Deer Park, Natchez, Vidalia, Stanton, Church Hill, Monterey, and Ridgecrest.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Area Description: 
Concordia; Jefferson; Adams
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS