Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
828 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

ARZ050-250200-
Sevier AR-
828 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SEVIER COUNTY
THROUGH 900 PM CDT...

At 827 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gillham, or near De Queen, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
De Queen and Gillham.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern Arkansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3418 9417 3396 9427 3408 9447 3419 9447
      3419 9424
TIME...MOT...LOC 0127Z 303DEG 18KT 3413 9437

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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