May 28, 2017 - The National Weather Service issued at 5:15pm, Sunday, May 28, 2017 a severe thunderstorm watch for the following counties: Angelina, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, and Smith.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport at 5:15pm also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Southwestern Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana; South central Harrison County in northeastern Texas; Panola County in northeastern Texas; Eastern Rusk County in northeastern Texas; Northern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas; Northwestern Shelby County in eastern Texas; and Southeastern Gregg County in northeastern Texas.
The alert is until 6:00 PM CDT. At 5:14 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Tatum, or 13 miles northeast of Henderson, moving southeast at 30 mph. Radar indicated 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include Henderson, Carthage, Tatum, Beckville, Deberry, Pinehill, Easton, Gary City, Chapman, Lawsonville, Darco, Fairplay, Stewart, Midyett, Chalk Hill, Dotson, Church Hill and Oak Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
This is a dangerous situation. This storm has produced widespread wind damage across portions of Gregg county. Seek shelter now inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
