May 16, 2024 - (Update: 2:43pm): The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas San Augustine County in eastern Texas Northwestern Sabine County in eastern Texas until 3:15pm CDT.
At 2:30pm CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Broaddus, or 20 miles north of Ebenezer, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include Milam, San Augustine, Rosevine, Patroon, Macune, Shelbyville, Bland Lake, Neuville, Broaddus, Hurstown, Denning, Sexton, Calgary, Bronson, Jordans Store, and Chinaquapin.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued a special weather statement for a strong thunderstorm which will impact central Shelby County through 2:15pm.
At 1:35pm, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm just northeast of Martinsville, or 11 miles southwest of Center, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Radar indicated penny size hail with an impact of minor hail damage to vegetation possible.
Locations impacted include... Center, Tenaha, Shelbyville, Huxley, Arcadia, James, Jericho, and Paxton.
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.
