Update 3:05pm: The Tornado Warning for West Central Sabine Parish… Southeastern Shelby… Northeastern San Augustine… and Northwestern Sabine Counties is cancelled.
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northwestern Louisiana... and eastern Texas.
January 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for West central Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana… Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas... Northeastern San Augustine County in eastern Texas... and Northwestern Sabine County in eastern Texas until 3:30 PM CST.
At 2:35 PM CST, Monday, January 2, 2023 a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Rosevine, or 20 miles north of Ebenezer, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
- Rosevine around 2:45 PM CST.
- Patroon around 3:15 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bronson, Hurstown, Sexton, Jordans Store and Toledo Bend Reservoir North.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
