Special Weather Statement 12/28/2024 12:34 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 2:34PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 12:34pm
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 234 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Jena, or 23 miles south of Columbia, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Jena and Midway.
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.
Area Description: 
Caldwell; La Salle
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA