Strong Thunderstorm Warning: Smith & Cherokee Counties Urged to Shelter
A Special Weather Statement warns Smith and Cherokee counties of a strong thunderstorm with 40 mph wind gusts and frequent lightning, effective until 3:30 PM CDT; residents should seek shelter.
A Special Weather Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service in Shreveport, LA, warning residents in Smith and Cherokee counties of a strong thunderstorm. The alert is effective from 2:34 PM CDT and expires at 3:30 PM CDT today, October 1, 2026.
At 2:34 PM CDT, radar indicated a strong thunderstorm located five miles west of Bullard, or 12 miles west of Whitehouse, moving north at 30 mph. This storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 40 mph. The National Weather Service advises that these gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include Tyler, Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Noonday, New Chapel Hill, Winona, Red Springs, and Teaselville. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is also occurring with this storm, and lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.
Residents are urged to monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening conditions. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle immediately. Monitor local radio and television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. This storm may intensify.
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