Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
550 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

LAZ024-012315-
Catahoula LA-
550 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN CATAHOULA PARISH
THROUGH 615 PM CDT...

At 550 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Larto, or 14 miles northeast of Effie, moving east at
30 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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Larto and Mayna around 555 PM CDT.

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.

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3130 9200 3149 9201 3156 9182 3153 9178
      3148 9181 3146 9173 3144 9172 3144 9181
      3150 9185 3142 9185 3139 9178 3136 9186
      3131 9187 3128 9182 3126 9185 3130 9193
      3123 9192 3122 9198 3128 9202
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 254DEG 28KT 3139 9202

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

$$

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