April 12, 2020 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Panola County in northeastern Texas...
Northwestern Shelby County in eastern Texas...
* Until 930 AM CDT.
* At 903 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Timpson, or 15 miles northwest of Center, moving
northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...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.
* Locations impacted include...
Logansport, Tenaha, Timpson, Joaquin, Deadwood, Woods and Paxton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
