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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
622 PM CDT Wed May 29 2024

TXZ179-300000-
Polk TX-
622 PM CDT Wed May 29 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL POLK COUNTY THROUGH
700 PM CDT...

At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, or 9 miles south of Chester, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Polk
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in League City.

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LAT...LON 3081 9479 3093 9466 3091 9463 3062 9457
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 316DEG 22KT 3079 9464

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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