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Special Weather Statement

Issued at Tue 6:12 PM Nov. 3

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

At 612 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ball to near Alexandria to near Elizabeth. Movement was east at 10 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include Alexandria, Pineville, Oakdale, Bunkie, Glenmora, Cheneyville, Elizabeth, Turkey Creek, Alexandria International Airport, Effie, Ball, Lecompte, Tioga, Timber Trails, Esler Regional Airport, Kingsville, Poland, Kolin, Ruby, and Holloway. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 47 and 93.

Recommended Action

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.