April 22, 2020 - At 4:27pm CDT, the National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Southern Shelby County in eastern Texas, Northern San Augustine County in eastern Texas, and Northwestern Sabine County in eastern Texas until 5:15pm CDT.
At 4:26pm CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bland Lake, or 12 miles south of Center, moving east at 45 mph with two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
Radar indicated people and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include Milam, San Augustine, Zwolle, Patroon, Bland Lake, Neuville, Huxley, Noble, Hurstown, Denning, Sexton, Calgary, Toledo Bend Reservoir North and Jordans Store.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 5:00pm CDT for Northwestern Louisiana and eastern Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
