Updated 3:37pm: Tornado warning until 4:15pm. At 3:34pm, a tornado producing storm was located near Tenaha, or 8 miles north of Center, moving north at 45 mph. Radar confirmed tornado - damaging tornado. Impact includes 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. This tornadic storm will be near... Tenaha around 3:40pm and Carthage around 3:55pm.
Updated 3:16pm: At 3:07 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Patroon, or 14 miles southeast of Center, moving northwest at 35 mph.
Updated 1:28pm: At 1:28 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Neuville, or 8 miles south of Center, moving north at 85 mph.
Updated 1:10pm: At 1:10pm, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Macune, or 25 miles south of Center, moving north at 40 mph.
July 8, 2024 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas, Eastern San Augustine County in eastern Texas, Southwestern Sabine County in eastern Texas until 130 PM CDT.
At 12:38pm CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Browndell, or 12 miles northeast of Ebenezer, moving north at 50 mph.
Hazard: Tornado.
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.
This dangerous storm will be near Pineland around 12:45pm CDT. San Augustine around 1pmCDT. Bland Lake around 1:05pm CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bronson, McElroy, Denning, Chinaquapin, and Calgary.
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.
