Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 7:59AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 5:59am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 759 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Garland, or 6 miles northwest of Lewisville, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Stamps, Lewisville, Buckner, Garland, Patmos, Piney Grove and
Spirit Lake.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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:
Hempstead; Miller; Lafayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: