Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 15:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:18PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 518 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Macune, or 27 miles southeast of Nacogdoches, moving south at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Macune, Chireno, Broaddus and Denning.
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: 
Nacogdoches; San Augustine
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov