Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Smith, Upshur, and Wood Counties 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.