Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:36PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2025 - 3:36pm
Expires:
May 25, 2025 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 535 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Saratoga, or 10 miles east of Ashdown, moving northeast at 25 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.
Locations impacted include...
Tollette, Bright Star, Saratoga, Ozan, and Washington.
Instruction:
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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
southwestern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Sevier; Howard; Hempstead
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA