Special Weather Statement for Hempstead; Miller; Lafayette +5 more
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What is happening
At 927 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Smithland to near Rocky Branch, or extending from 9 miles south of Stamps to 19 miles east of Mount Pleasant, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated....
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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. 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.
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At 927 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Smithland to near Rocky Branch, or extending from 9 miles south of Stamps to 19 miles east of Mount Pleasant, moving southeast at 25 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Atlanta, Vivian, Jefferson, Linden, Benton, Hughes Springs, Queen City, Plain Dealing, Oil City, Fouke, Mooringsport, Bradley, Hosston, Rodessa, Belcher, Garland, Ida and Gilliam.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Shreveport LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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