Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Tyler and Jasper Counties in Southeast Texas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Tyler County and northwestern Jasper County in southeastern Texas. The warning is effective immediately and remains in place until 7:30 PM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts northwestern portions of Tyler and Jasper counties. Specific locations in the path of the storm include Woodville, Colmesneil, Chester, and Rockland. At 6:44 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Corrigan, or 9 miles south of Diboll, moving southeast at 40 mph.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Additionally, residents should note that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southeastern Texas until midnight CDT.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, the following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch).
• Impacts: Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Hail damage to vehicles is also expected.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 6:44 PM CDT on March 15 and is scheduled to expire at 7:30 PM CDT. The storm is currently moving southeast at a speed of 40 mph.