Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Texas and Northwest Louisiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northwestern Louisiana and eastern Texas. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 8:30 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northwestern Louisiana: West Central Sabine Parish
• Eastern Texas: Northwestern Sabine County, Northern San Augustine County, and Southeastern Shelby County

Specific locations impacted by this storm include San Augustine, Bland Lake, Patroon, Neuville, Shelbyville, Macune, Calgary, Hurstown, Jordans Store, Sexton, Chinaquapin, and Denning.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately and stay away from windows. Because tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms, the NWS recommends moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

Expected Conditions

At 7:49 AM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near San Augustine, moving northeast at 30 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued at 7:49 AM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 8:30 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.