Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 6:43PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2025 - 4:43pm
Expires:
April 22, 2025 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 642 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southwest of Brownsville-Bawcomville, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Fondale, Claiborne, Vixen, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Bosco, Luna,
Lapine, Brownsville-Bawcom, West Monroe, Richwood, and Monroe.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Jackson; Ouachita; Caldwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA