Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Smith, Upshur, and Wood Counties in Northeast Texas
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Smith, Upshur, and Wood counties until 5:00 PM CDT, citing threats of 60 mph winds and large hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Texas
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Shreveport
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 Northeast Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern Texas. The alert was issued at 3:53 PM CDT on March 15, 2026, after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in northeastern Texas:
- Northern Smith County
- Southwestern Upshur County
- Southern Wood County
Impacted locations include Mineola, Lindale, Big Sandy, Hawkins, Hoard, Winona, and Red Springs. At the time of issuance, the storm was located 11 miles southwest of Golden, moving east at 40 mph.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately. Stay away from windows, as the storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. People and animals outdoors are at risk of injury. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for this portion of northeast Texas until 9:00 PM CDT Sunday.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches) is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles, roofs, and windows.
- Storm Motion: Moving east at 40 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective as of 3:53 PM CDT and is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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