⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Nacogdoches; Angelina; San Augustine – Friday, July 17, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:56PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Details

At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles southeast of Etoile, or 28 miles southeast of Lufkin, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Zavalla and Broaddus.

Instructions

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

If on or near Lake Sam Rayburn, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.