Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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

LAZ004-006-181400-
Union LA-Claiborne LA-
826 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN UNION AND EAST
CENTRAL CLAIBORNE PARISHES THROUGH 900 AM CDT...

At 826 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bernice, or 13 miles south of Junction City, moving east at 45 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.

Locations impacted include...
Farmerville, Bernice, Cooley, Spearsville, Lillie, and Corney Lake.

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.

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LAT...LON 3279 9281 3289 9286 3301 9245 3275 9232
TIME...MOT...LOC 1326Z 258DEG 37KT 3283 9273

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

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