Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 9:59AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 7:59am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
At 959 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Elysian Fields to 5 miles southeast
of Rusk, or extending from 14 miles southeast of Marshall to 5 miles
southeast of Rusk, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Henderson, Carthage, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison, Minden, Pinehill,
Trawick, Sacul, New Salem, Cushing, Appleby, Mount Enterprise,
Reklaw, Gary City, Lawsonville, Dotson, Chapman and Laneville.
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; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov