Special Weather Statement 05/06/2025 10:05 for Louisiana, Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 6, 2025 - 10:05am
Expires: 
May 6, 2025 - 10:45am
Description: 
At 1204 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elysian Fields, or 13 miles southeast of Marshall, moving north at 45 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... Oil City, Deberry, Nesbitt, Waskom, Caddo Lake, Gray, Karnack, Elysian Fields, Jefferson, Mooringsport, Marshall, Lodi, Darco, Woodlawn, Leigh, Cavett, Uncertain, Jonesville, Smithland, and Bethany.
Instruction: 
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for northeastern Texas.
Area Description: 
Caddo; Marion; Harrison; Panola
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA