Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 11:40AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 9:40am
Expires:
December 28, 2024 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1140 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Buckner to 8 miles north of
Eastwood, or extending from near Waldo to 13 miles northeast of
Bossier City, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Bossier City, Minden, Magnolia, Springhill, Homer, Stamps, Waldo,
McNeil, Haynesville, Cullen, Cotton Valley, Sarepta, Taylor,
Emerson, Buckner, Dixie Inn, Shongaloo, Atlanta, Macedonia and
Welcome.
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; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA