Special Weather Statement for Lincoln; Jackson; Ouachita +3 more
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What is happening
At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 11 miles southwest of Brownsville-Bawcomville, moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty thunderstorm downdraft winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Bulletin details
At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 11 miles southwest of Brownsville-Bawcomville, moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty thunderstorm downdraft winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Monroe, Claiborne, West Monroe, Winnfield, Jonesboro, Columbia, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Brownsville-Bawcom, Richwood, Olla, Clarks, Grayson, Urania, Choudrant, Chatham, Tullos, Dodson, Eros and Sikes.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 5:20PM 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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