Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
829 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

LAZ006-181400-
Union LA-
829 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL UNION PARISH
THROUGH 900 AM CDT...

At 829 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Sterlington, or 10 miles west of Bastrop, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Spencer and Haile.

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 3273 9207 3272 9206 3271 9207 3270 9213
      3283 9219 3287 9208 3284 9206 3283 9207
      3283 9206 3281 9206 3280 9205 3276 9206
      3274 9205
TIME...MOT...LOC 1329Z 244DEG 31KT 3279 9209

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

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