NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning; Storm Located 6 Miles S. of Timpson

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
945 PM CDT Wed Apr 29 2026

April 29, 2026 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Northeastern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas, Northeastern San Augustine County in eastern Texas, and Shelby County in eastern Texas until 10:30pm.

At 9:45 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of Timpson, or 12 miles west of Center, moving southeast at 35 mph.

Radar indicated 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include Center, San Augustine, Logansport, Tenaha, Timpson, Joaquin, Shelbyville, Neuville, Bland Lake, Patroon, Jericho, James, Arcadia, Calgary, Paxton, Hurstown and Stockman.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.