Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2025 - 1:47pm
Expires:
April 23, 2025 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of
Claiborne to near Richwood. Movement was northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Fairbanks, Loch Lomon, Richwood, Monroe, Spencer, Millhaven,
Sterlington, Rocky Branch, Pine Grove, West Monroe, Deshard,
Brownsville-Bawcom, Swartz, Claiborne, and Brownsville-Bawcomville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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:
Union; Ouachita
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA