Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
237 PM CDT Sat Jun 14 2025

OKZ077-142030-
McCurtain OK-
237 PM CDT Sat Jun 14 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN MCCURTAIN COUNTY
THROUGH 330 PM CDT...

At 236 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Cedar, or 26 miles west of Mena, moving southeast at 30 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...
Plunketville, Smithville, Hochatown, Watson, Bethel, Battiest,
Pickens, Mount Herman, and Sherwood.

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 3451 9446 3414 9447 3412 9477 3424 9505
      3451 9505
TIME...MOT...LOC 1936Z 326DEG 25KT 3460 9471

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

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