Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1146 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

ARZ074-270530-
Ashley AR-
1146 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN ASHLEY COUNTY
THROUGH 1230 AM CDT...

At 1145 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lapile, or near Huttig, moving northeast at 25 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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  West Crossett around 1150 PM CDT.
  Old Milo around 1215 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Blanchton.

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.

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 3315 9211 3316 9214 3319 9214 3321 9213
      3321 9208 3324 9209 3325 9205 3328 9204
      3328 9200 3330 9200 3331 9198 3335 9199
      3335 9197 3338 9196 3340 9199 3339 9171
      3305 9212 3307 9211 3310 9214
TIME...MOT...LOC 0445Z 225DEG 23KT 3313 9217

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

$$

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