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WWUS84 KJAN 012248
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
548 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

LAZ026-012315-
Concordia LA-
548 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN CONCORDIA PARISH
THROUGH 615 PM CDT...

At 548 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Bend, or 9 miles northeast of Simmesport, moving northeast at 35
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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Black Hawk around 555 PM CDT.
  Slocum around 600 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3104 9165 3104 9172 3114 9172 3119 9168
      3124 9181 3129 9182 3130 9186 3145 9152
      3140 9147 3136 9148 3138 9153 3143 9154
      3141 9158 3140 9158 3128 9151 3125 9166
      3119 9159 3111 9163 3104 9156 3097 9166
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 228DEG 32KT 3110 9173

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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