Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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

ARZ073-LAZ006-181430-
Union AR-Union LA-
858 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN UNION COUNTY IN
SOUTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS AND NORTHEASTERN UNION PARISHES THROUGH 930 AM
CDT...

At 858 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Farmerville, or 16 miles southwest of Huttig, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Huttig, Marion, Felsenthal, Cecil, Oakland, Haile, Linville, and
Litroe.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3283 9207 3281 9206 3282 9244 3296 9253
      3307 9211 3303 9211 3303 9209 3301 9207
      3298 9208 3297 9207 3296 9208 3292 9207
      3292 9208 3287 9208 3284 9206
TIME...MOT...LOC 1358Z 263DEG 36KT 3289 9239

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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