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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Shreveport LA

459 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025



OKZ077-192230-

McCurtain OK-

459 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MCCURTAIN COUNTY 

UNTIL 530 PM CDT...



At 459 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 32 

miles north of Broken Bow, or 39 miles northwest of De Queen, moving 

southeast at 10 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...

  Smithville, Bethel and Watson.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening 

weather conditions.



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 3451 9461 3441 9452 3433 9487 3451 9492

TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 320DEG 8KT 3448 9476



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH



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