Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/01/2026 12:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 1 at 2:34PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 1, 2026 - 12:34pm
Expires: 
October 1, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles west of Bullard, or 12 miles west of Whitehouse, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tyler, Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Noonday, New Chapel Hill, Winona, Red Springs and Teaselville.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. 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.
Area Description: 
Smith; Cherokee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov