Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
309 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024

TXZ124-125-136-302045-
Upshur TX-Smith TX-Wood TX-
309 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN SMITH...
SOUTHEASTERN WOOD AND SOUTHWESTERN UPSHUR COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM
CDT...

At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hawkins, or 15 miles east of Mineola, moving east at 15 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...
Lindale, Big Sandy, Hawkins, Winona, and Red Springs.

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 900 PM CDT for
northeastern Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3249 9544 3268 9533 3274 9501 3244 9512
TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 265DEG 13KT 3260 9524

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

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