April 22, 2020 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for Central Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas, Southwestern Shelby County in eastern Texas, North central Angelina County in eastern Texas, Northwestern San Augustine County in eastern Texas until 4:30pm CDT.
At 3:42 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles east of Pollok, or 9 miles southwest of Nacogdoches, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD: Tornado and tennis ball 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.
This dangerous storm will be near Woden around 4pm CDT. Melrose around 4:05pm CDT. Macune around 4:30pm CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Redland, Denning, Arcadia, Jericho and Chireno.
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.
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED; HAIL...2.50IN
