Special Weather Statement 12/28/2024 13:43 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 3:43PM CST by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 1:43pm
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 343 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Start, or near Rayville, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Rayville and Oak Ridge around 350 PM CST. Holly Ridge around 400 PM CST. Epps around 410 PM CST. Darnell around 415 PM CST. Pioneer around 420 PM CST.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northeastern Louisiana.
Area Description: 
Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS