Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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

LAZ003-004-181345-
Claiborne LA-Webster LA-
819 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL WEBSTER AND
NORTHERN CLAIBORNE PARISHES THROUGH 845 AM CDT...

At 818 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Cotton Valley, or 11 miles west of Homer, moving east
at 45 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, Evergreen, Lisbon, and Leton.

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 3274 9330 3285 9334 3295 9302 3276 9280
TIME...MOT...LOC 1318Z 258DEG 37KT 3279 9326

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

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