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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
944 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

LAZ001>003-230330-
Bossier LA-Caddo LA-Webster LA-
944 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN WEBSTER...
NORTHWESTERN CADDO AND CENTRAL BOSSIER PARISHES THROUGH 1030 PM
CDT...

At 944 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belcher, or 17 miles north of Bossier City, moving northeast at 50
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...
Shreveport, Bossier City, Blanchard, Benton, Cotton Valley, Oil City,
Sarepta, Mooringsport, Belcher, Shongaloo, Gilliam, Evergreen, Dixie,
Alden Bridge, Rocky Mount, Caddo Lake, Leton, Linton, Bellevue, and
Cavett.

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.

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 1100 PM CDT for
southwestern Arkansas...and northwestern Louisiana.

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LAT...LON 3250 9393 3276 9404 3302 9324 3269 9324
TIME...MOT...LOC 0244Z 247DEG 41KT 3277 9375

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

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