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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1005 AM CDT Wed May 21 2025

TXZ615-211530-
Lower Jefferson TX-
1005 AM CDT Wed May 21 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY THROUGH
1030 AM CDT...

At 1004 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
La Belle, or 7 miles east of Hamshire, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor
         objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Port Neches, Hamshire, Central
Gardens, Fannett, La Belle, Port Acres, and Southeast Texas Regional
Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 2988 9431 3002 9415 2999 9391 2999 9390
      2978 9415 2982 9432
TIME...MOT...LOC 1504Z 236DEG 25KT 2988 9419

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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