Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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

ARZ073-LAZ004-006-181415-
Union AR-Union LA-Claiborne LA-
850 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN UNION COUNTY...WEST
CENTRAL UNION AND NORTHERN CLAIBORNE PARISHES THROUGH 915 AM CDT...

At 849 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Homer, moving east at 40 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...
Homer, Cooley, Lillie, Antioch, Summerfield, 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 9305 3291 9314 3308 9284 3287 9260
TIME...MOT...LOC 1349Z 249DEG 33KT 3289 9302

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

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