NWS Issues Tornado Warning; Tornado Near Timpson at 11:15pm


Last Map Update: Thu, Mar. 2, 2023 at 11:10:28 pm CST

March 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for at 11:10pm CST, Thursday, March 2, 2023 for Southeastern Rusk County in northeastern Texas... Northern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas... and Northwestern Shelby County in eastern Texas... until 11:45pm CST.

At 11:09 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Garrison, or 16 miles northeast of Nacogdoches, moving east at 55 mph.

The public confirmed tornado. Hazardous weather includes damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

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.

The tornado will be near Timpson around 11:15pm CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Appleby, Lilbert, Lawsonville, Arcadia, Looneyville and Stockman.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.