May 9, 2023 - A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern De Soto, southeastern Red River, western Natchitoches and Sabine Parishes, Nacogdoches, Shelby, central Angelina, San Augustine and northern Sabine Counties through 4:30pm CDT.
At 3:33pm CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Zwolle, or 28 miles north of Toledo Bend Dam, moving north at 25 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 Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Natchitoches, Center, Milam, Many, Huntington, San Augustine, Coushatta, Zwolle, Timpson, Campti, Garrison, Converse, Martinsville, Macune, Shelbyville, Melrose, Patroon and Bland Lake.
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.
