NWS Issues Special Weather Statement (Updated)

March 14, 2022 - At 1100 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stonewall to near Logansport to near Patroon to 7 miles southwest of Rosevine. Movement was east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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... Natchitoches, Mansfield, Milam, Many, San Augustine, Coushatta, Stonewall, Zwolle, Logansport, Ringgold, Hemphill, Campti, Joaquin, Converse, Shelbyville, Patroon, Rosevine, Allen, Oak Grove and Pleasant Hill.


March 14, 2022 - A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Sabine Parish, southeastern Shelby and northwestern Sabine Counties through 11:15 PM CDT...

At 10:30 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Patroon, or 21 miles southeast of Center, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny to nickel 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...
Milam, Zwolle, Converse, Patroon, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Huxley, Noble, Sexton, Toledo Bend Reservoir North, Belmont and Jordans Store.

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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for northwestern Louisiana and eastern Texas.