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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
706 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

LAZ018-180030-
Natchitoches LA-
706 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN NATCHITOCHES PARISH
THROUGH 730 PM CDT...

At 706 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Flatwoods, or 11 miles west of Lena, moving east
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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Bellwood, Chopin, Cloutierville, Melrose, and Gorum.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 3150 9316 3166 9291 3165 9290 3163 9291
      3161 9286 3150 9274 3149 9276 3148 9276
      3148 9278 3146 9279 3146 9281 3145 9282
      3137 9304
TIME...MOT...LOC 0006Z 249DEG 13KT 3152 9295

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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