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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1018 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024
 
ARZ050-OKZ077-150345-
Sevier AR-McCurtain OK-
1018 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SEVIER AND EAST
CENTRAL MCCURTAIN COUNTIES THROUGH 1045 PM CDT...

At 1017 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of De Queen, moving northeast at 25 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 hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Gillham and West Line.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern
Arkansas...and southeastern Oklahoma.

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LAT...LON 3428 9447 3419 9447 3419 9424 3401 9446
      3408 9469 3429 9453
TIME...MOT...LOC 0317Z 218DEG 24KT 3411 9452 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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