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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jackson MS

854 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 

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Ashley AR-Morehouse LA-

854 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL ASHLEY COUNTY IN

SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS AND NORTHWESTERN MOREHOUSE PARISHES THROUGH 930

AM CDT...



At 853 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Beekman, or 9 miles north of Bastrop, moving northeast at 35 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.



This strong thunderstorm will be near...

  Beekman around 900 AM CDT.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



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.



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LAT...LON 3281 9197 3292 9204 3312 9184 3287 9166

TIME...MOT...LOC 1353Z 238DEG 30KT 3291 9195 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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