Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 29 at 12:15PM CDT until April 29 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1215 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Newsome, or 5
miles southwest of Leesburg, moving east at 40 mph. Another severe
thunderstorm was indicated along the Franklin and Titus County line 8
miles northeast of Mount Vernon, also moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage
to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Pleasant, Gilmer, Pittsburg, Winnsboro, Leesburg, Hagansport,
Mount Vernon, Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, Ore City, Omaha,
Newsome, Scroggins, Cason, Cookville, Purley, Rocky Branch, Cedar
Springs and Us 259 And I 30 Intersection.
Instruction:
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing
dangerous hail.
Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the
National Weather Service office in Shreveport LA.
Area Description:
Camp, TX; Franklin, TX; Morris, TX; Titus, TX; Upshur, TX; Wood, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: