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Significant Weather Advisory for Central Hempstead County Until 1145 PM

Significant Weather Advisory for Central Hempstead County Until 1145 PM
SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL HEMPSTEAD AND SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTIES

UNTIL 1145 PM CDT…

At 10:38 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Saratoga, or 11 miles south of Mineral Springs, moving east at 10
mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include…
Hope, Perrytown, Fulton, Washington, Saratoga, McNab, Oakhaven and
Bright Star.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.

TARGET AREAS
Hempstead
Howard

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