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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
945 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

TXZ201-515-615-021530-
Hardin TX-Lower Jefferson TX-Upper Jefferson TX-
945 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON AND
SOUTHEASTERN HARDIN COUNTIES THROUGH 1030 AM CDT...

At 945 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Devers, or 7 miles southwest of Nome, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Beaumont, Lumberton, Sour Lake, Nome, Bevil Oaks, and China.

This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 855 and
840.

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.

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 3026 9420 3010 9409 3008 9409 3008 9407
      3000 9402 2989 9444 3011 9445 3012 9445
TIME...MOT...LOC 1445Z 241DEG 28KT 2997 9451

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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