Special Weather Statement for Claiborne; Lincoln; Union
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What is happening
At 128 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Bernice, or 14 miles north of Grambling, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted...
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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Bulletin details
At 128 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Bernice, or 14 miles north of Grambling, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ruston, Farmerville, Bernice, Dubach, Vienna, Lisbon, Downsville, Unionville, Mount Zion, Shiloh, Corinth, D Arbonne and Bayou D Arbonne Lake.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 6 at 1:28PM 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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