Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1032 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

ARZ073-LAZ006-181600-
Union AR-Union LA-
1032 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN UNION COUNTY IN
SOUTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS AND NORTHEASTERN UNION PARISHES THROUGH 1100
AM CDT...

At 1032 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Huttig, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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, Farmerville, Strong, Lapile, Marion, Felsenthal, Cecil,
Aurelle, 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 3280 9239 3307 9253 3317 9217 3316 9216
      3317 9216 3316 9211 3313 9211 3310 9214
      3303 9211 3303 9209 3301 9207 3298 9208
      3297 9207 3297 9208 3292 9207 3287 9208
      3284 9206 3282 9207 3280 9206
TIME...MOT...LOC 1532Z 263DEG 29KT 3296 9227

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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