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WWUS84 KJAN 100200
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
900 PM CDT Thu May 9 2024

LAZ025-MSZ047-100230-
Tensas LA-Warren MS-
900 PM CDT Thu May 9 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN TENSAS PARISH IN
NORTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTHWESTERN WARREN COUNTIES THROUGH 930
PM CDT...

At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newellton, or 13 miles northwest of St. Joseph, moving northeast at
40 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...
  Newellton and Somerset around 905 PM CDT.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for
northeastern Louisiana...and southwestern and west central
Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3223 9112 3221 9112 3221 9111 3209 9105
      3208 9108 3205 9108 3205 9111 3208 9114
      3208 9115 3206 9116 3205 9115 3203 9109
      3203 9111 3195 9135 3215 9149
TIME...MOT...LOC 0200Z 238DEG 34KT 3210 9133

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

$$

AJ