NWS Warns of Severe Thunderstorm

March 8, 2016 - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:45pm for the southeastern part of Shelby County. At 7:48pm a severe thunderstorm was located near Hemphill, or 23 miles northwest of Toledo Bend Dam, moving north at 40mph.

Hazards include 60mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage on roofs, siding and trees.

Locations impacted include Milam, Zwolle, Hemphill, Converse, Rosevine, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Huxley, South Mansfield, Noble, Sexton, Toledo Bend Reservoir North, Pelican, Bronson and Evelyn.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.