Tornado Warning Issued for Gregg, Harrison, and Upshur Counties in Northeastern Texas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for northeastern Texas. The alert was issued at 4:51 PM CDT on March 15, 2026, following the detection of a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Central Gregg County
• Southwestern Harrison County
• South Central Upshur County

The storm was recently located over Clarksville City and Gladewater.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should take immediate action to protect life and property:

• Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building.
• Stay away from windows.
• If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.

Expected Conditions

At 4:51 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Clarksville City, or over Gladewater, moving east at 35 mph. The primary hazard is a tornado identified via radar-indicated rotation. Expected impacts include dangerous flying debris, damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles, and likely damage to trees. Mobile homes in the path of this storm may be damaged or destroyed.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 4:51 PM CDT and is currently set to expire at 5:30 PM CDT on March 15, 2026. The storm is expected to remain over mainly rural areas of the affected counties during this window.