Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 1 at 2:47PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Golden, or 10 miles northwest of Mineola, moving northeast at 35 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...
Gilmer, Mineola, Pittsburg, Winnsboro, Leesburg, Quitman, Big
Sandy, Hawkins, Hainesville, Rosewood, Scroggins, Pleasant Grove,
Newsome, Hoard, Golden, Forest Hill, Alba, Yantis, Midway and Rocky
Mound.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Franklin; Camp; Wood; Upshur; Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov