April 8, 2024 - (Update: 4:22pm) - A strong thunderstorm will impact northeastern Nacogdoches, southwestern Shelby and northwestern San Augustine counties through 4:45pm CDT.
At 4:08pm CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Martinsville, or 13 miles east of Nacogdoches, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Martinsville, Neuville, Arcadia, Jericho, and Stockman.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 8pm CDT for eastern Texas.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas, Southeastern Angelina County in eastern Texas, Southwestern San Augustine County in eastern Texas until 3:45pm CDT.
At 2:39pm CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Rockland, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include: Zavalla, Broaddus, and Dolan.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 8pm CDT for eastern Texas.
