Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 8:12pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1012 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms over Morrill, or 16 miles southeast of Rusk, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Hudson, Huntington, Alto, Wells, Woden,
Melrose, Pollok, Etoile, Martinsville, Douglass, Forest, Morrill,
Macune, Zavalla, Appleby, Chireno, Broaddus and Redland.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: