Special Weather Statement for Hempstead; Nevada; Lafayette +2 more
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What is happening
At 903 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 13 miles northeast of Calion to 7 miles north of Stamps, or extending from 18 miles northeast of Norphlet to 7 miles north of Stamps, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar...
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 903 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 13 miles northeast of Calion to 7 miles north of Stamps, or extending from 18 miles northeast of Norphlet to 7 miles north of Stamps, moving south at 30 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... El Dorado, Magnolia, Hope, Smackover, Stamps, Waldo, Lewisville, Norphlet, Huttig, Junction City, McNeil, Taylor, Strong, Emmet, Calion, Emerson, Buckner, Perrytown, Rosston and Willisville.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:03PM 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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