Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 29 at 6:38PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 638 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ponta, or 11
miles northeast of Rusk, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Broadcast media reported. At 625 PM, broadcast media
reported half dollar sized hail 1 mile west of Jacksonville.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
New Salem, Ponta, Minden, New Summerfield, Cushing, Gallatin,
Reklaw, Glenfawn, Laneville and Brachfield.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and has
produced large hail.
Area Description:
Cherokee, TX; Nacogdoches, TX; Rusk, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: