Tornado Warning Includes Shelby County (Extended to 12-midnight) (Updated at 11:50)

Update: At 1150 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near Converse, or 22 miles south of Mansfield, moving northeast at 50 mph.

Update: At 1142 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 9miles east of Patroon, or 23 miles southeast of Center, moving northeast at 50 mph.


April 24, 2019 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for Northwestern Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas, Northeastern San Augustine County in eastern Texas, Northwestern Sabine County in eastern Texas until midnight CDT.

(Updated): At 1134 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near Patroon, or 19 miles southeast of Center, moving northeast at 50
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible.

Locations impacted include San Augustine, Zwolle, Converse, Bland Lake, Patroon, Huxley, Noble, Hurstown, Sexton, Calgary, Toledo Bend Reservoir North and Jordans Store.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is developing. To protect your life, 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!