Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/25/2026 18:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 8:21PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 821 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Forest, or 20 miles northwest of Lufkin, moving southwest at 5 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... Mainly rural areas of South Central Cherokee County.
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: 
Cherokee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA