####018001613#### WWUS84 KLCH 100348 SPSLCH Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1048 PM CDT Thu May 9 2024 TXZ180-201-261-100430- Hardin TX-Southern Jasper TX-Tyler TX- 1048 PM CDT Thu May 9 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWEST TYLER...HARDIN AND SOUTHERN JASPER COUNTIES THROUGH 1130 PM CDT... At 1046 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wildwood to Thicket. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze, Saratoga, Thicket, Buna, Evadale, Wildwood, Bevil Oaks, Caney Head, Honey Island, and Village Mills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for southeastern Texas. && LAT...LON 3049 9459 3049 9454 3053 9455 3059 9447 3044 9392 3017 9427 3014 9430 3036 9469 3040 9470 3040 9469 TIME...MOT...LOC 0346Z 294DEG 32KT 3052 9448 3041 9462 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ 13