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Special Weather Statement for Avoyelles

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Avoyelles
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What is happening

At 909 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hessmer, or near Marksville, moving south at 15 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 vegetation and...

What the bulletin says to do

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.

Full official description

Bulletin details

At 909 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hessmer, or near Marksville, moving south at 15 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 vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Marksville, Bunkie, Moreauville, Cottonport, Mansura, Hessmer, Evergreen, and Plaucheville. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 48 and 50.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 9:09PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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Source and limitations

Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Lake Charles LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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