Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 12:47PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2025 - 10:47am
Expires:
April 30, 2025 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1247 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 13 miles northwest of Bogata to 20
miles northwest of Golden, or extending from 18 miles northwest of
Hagansport to 26 miles northwest of Mineola, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Pleasant, Mineola, Pittsburg, Winnsboro, Clarksville,
Leesburg, Hagansport, Boxelder, Mount Vernon, Quitman, Bogata,
Purley, Scroggins, Newsome, Pleasant Grove, Wilkerson,
Hainesville, Hoard, Golden and Forest Hill.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Red River; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Wood; Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA