Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 7:24AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 5:24am
Expires:
December 28, 2024 - 6:15am
Description:
At 724 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Gloster, or 10 miles west of
Liberty, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and nickel size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Liberty, Gloster, and Smithdale.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA