Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/08/2026 16:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 6:22PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 8, 2026 - 4:22pm
Expires: 
September 8, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 622 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Huntington, or 18 miles southeast of Lufkin, moving northwest at 20 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... Huntington, Zavalla, Shawnee and Homer.
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: 
Angelina
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov