Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
617 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

TXZ136-149-240000-
Cherokee TX-Smith TX-
617 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN SMITH AND NORTHERN
CHEROKEE COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM CDT...

At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Berryville, or 14 miles northwest of Jacksonville, moving east at 50
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.

Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Whitehouse, Bullard, Troup, Arp, Mount Selman, Mixon,
Reese, Lake Palestine, Cuney, Teaselville, and Concord.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3218 9546 3219 9547 3230 9507 3200 9499
      3197 9545 3199 9545 3201 9543 3204 9544
      3205 9542 3206 9544 3208 9542 3212 9546
      3214 9546 3215 9548
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 260DEG 45KT 3208 9547

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

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