Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/25/2026 01:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 3:14AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 25, 2026 - 1:14am
Expires: 
April 25, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
At 314 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jacksonville, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Jacksonville, Rusk, Bullard, Alto, Ponta, New Salem, Sacul, Maydelle, Mixon, Morrill, Douglass, Mount Selman, Reese, New Summerfield, Cushing, Mount Enterprise, Gallatin, Reklaw, Lilbert and Linwood.
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. 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.
Area Description: 
Cherokee; Rusk; Nacogdoches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA