Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Little River, McCurtain, Bowie, and Red River Counties
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NWS Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 4:45 PM CDT for parts of AR, OK, and TX, warning of 60 mph winds and half dollar size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Arkansas, Southeast Oklahoma, and Northeast Texas
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport LA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest Arkansas, Southeast Oklahoma, and Northeast Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Arkansas, southeastern Oklahoma, and northeastern Texas. The warning is in effect until 4:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The following regions are included in the warning area:
- Arkansas: Southwestern Little River County
- Oklahoma: Southeastern McCurtain County
- Texas: Central Bowie County and East Central Red River County
Specific locations impacted include Texarkana, Wake Village, Ashdown, New Boston, Foreman, Nash, Hooks, De Kalb, Red Lick, Wilton, Ogden, Richmond, Leary, Avery, Wallace, Red Bank, Arden, Almont, and Tom.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should seek shelter immediately inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows to avoid injury from flying debris or breaking glass. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Expected Conditions
At 3:50 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was tracked 8 miles north of De Kalb, moving east at 45 mph. Radar indicates the following hazards:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Half dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective until 4:45 PM CDT. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for these portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas until 9:00 PM CDT Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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