Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Counties in Northeastern Texas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Shreveport, LA, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern Texas. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated conditions showing a severe storm capable of producing damaging winds.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in northeastern Texas:

• Southwestern Cass County
• North Central Gregg County
• Northwestern Harrison County
• Western Marion County
• Southeastern Morris County
• East Central Upshur County

Specific locations identified in the path of the storm include Jefferson, Ore City, Harleton, Berea, Diana, Avinger, Lassater, and Pruett.

What You Should Do

Residents within the warning zone should seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows immediately. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds. Additionally, because tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms, the NWS advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

Expected Conditions

As of 2:19 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Diana, or approximately 12 miles north of Longview, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Primary Hazards:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Tornadoes: While not currently confirmed, the NWS notes that tornadoes are possible with this system.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 2:19 AM CST on March 7, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 3:00 AM CST.