Event: Special Weather Statement Alert:...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Hempstead, Miller, Lafayette, southern Nevada and northwestern Columbia Counties, north central Caddo and northwestern Bossier Parishes, northeastern Cass and southeastern Bowie Counties through 600 PM CDT... At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fulton to near Queen City. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Texarkana, Hope, Atlanta, Stamps, Lewisville, Queen City, Fouke, Bradley, Buckner, Rosston, Garland, Ida, Fulton, Willisville, Bodcaw, Mandeville, Ravanna, Genoa, Brightstar and Canfield. MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH Instructions:If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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 Area: Columbia Hempstead Lafayette Miller Nevada

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NWS Shreveport (Shreveport)