Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 2:49AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 12:49am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 249 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 25 miles northwest of Golden to 30 miles
southwest of Lindale, or extending from 29 miles west of Winnsboro to
31 miles west of Tyler, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Tyler, Mount Pleasant, Whitehouse, White Oak, Gladewater, Gilmer,
Mineola, Pittsburg, Winnsboro, Clarksville, Leesburg, Hagansport,
Boxelder, Lindale, Mount Vernon, Quitman, Big Sandy, Hawkins,
Bogata and Clarksville City.
Instruction:
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Red River; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Wood; Upshur; Smith; Gregg
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov