Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 8:59AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 6:59am
Expires:
December 28, 2024 - 7:45am
Description:
At 859 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Atlanta, or 13 miles southeast of Magnolia, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
El Dorado, Magnolia, Smackover, Waldo, Norphlet, McNeil, Emerson,
Village, Mount Holly, Atlanta, Lisbon, Wesson, Macedonia, Calhoun,
Spotville, Marysville, Ebenezer, Noxobe, Medlock and Cairo.
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:
Nevada; Columbia; Union; Claiborne
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA