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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
346 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024
 

TXZ136-149-150-030915-
Cherokee TX-Smith TX-Rusk TX-
346 AM CDT Fri May 3 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN SMITH...SOUTHWESTERN
RUSK AND NORTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTIES THROUGH 415 AM CDT...

At 346 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Bullard to New Salem. Movement was
northeast 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...
Tyler, Whitehouse, Bullard, Troup, Mount Selman, Ponta, Mixon, New
Salem, New Summerfield, Reklaw, Concord, Glenfawn, Brachfield, and
Laneville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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.

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LAT...LON 3231 9528 3196 9465 3184 9499 3210 9538
TIME...MOT...LOC 0846Z 223DEG 13KT 3211 9532 3190 9497 

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

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