TX WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
930 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Smith,
northwestern Rusk, southwestern Gregg and north central Cherokee
Counties through 1015 PM CDT...
At 929 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Troup, or 11 miles southeast of Whitehouse, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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...
Kilgore, Overton, Troup, New London, Arp, Turnertown, Joinerville,
Concord and Laird Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for northeastern
Texas.
LAT...LON 3202 9499 3209 9519 3247 9506 3236 9476
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 202DEG 26KT 3211 9507
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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