Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 14:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:44PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 444 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near San Augustine, or 23 miles south of Center, moving south at 5 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... San Augustine, Rosevine, Macune and Chinaquapin.
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: 
San Augustine; Sabine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov