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

ARZ050-051-059-060-222130-
Howard AR-Hempstead AR-Sevier AR-Little River AR-
338 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LITTLE RIVER...
CENTRAL HEMPSTEAD...SOUTHEASTERN SEVIER AND SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD
COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM CDT...

At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ashdown, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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.

Locations impacted include...
Hope, Ashdown, Wilton, Tollette, Washington, Saratoga, Ozan, McNab,
Bright Star, Millwood, and Red Bluff.

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 500 PM CDT for
southwestern Arkansas.

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LAT...LON 3361 9410 3376 9418 3389 9375 3363 9356
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 257DEG 28KT 3369 9407

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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