Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 1:36AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 11:36pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 136 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Carthage to near Sacul, or
extending from near Carthage to 17 miles east of Rusk, moving
southeast 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 outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Nacogdoches, Carthage, Center, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison,
Beckville, Joaquin, Pinehill, Minden, Martinsville, Trawick,
Melrose, New Salem, Cushing, Appleby, Mount Enterprise, Gary City
and Lawsonville.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; San Augustine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: