Special Weather Statement 12/28/2024 10:29 for Arkansas, Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 12:29PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 10:29am
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 1229 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Atlanta, or 11 miles west of Junction City, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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, Minden, Homer, Smackover, Norphlet, Huttig, Junction City, Farmerville, Haynesville, Bernice, Strong, Calion, Cooley, Wesson, Urbana, Lawson, Lisbon, Atlanta, Lapile and Mount Holly.
Instruction: 
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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Columbia; Union; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA