A line of strong to severe thunderstorms with a well-established cold pool advanced into the Ark-La-Tex from Southern Oklahoma and North Central Texas during the late afternoon and evening on June 2nd. Significant destabilization occurred ahead of this linear mesoscale convective system (MCS) with MLCAPE values of 3000 to 3500 J/kg and surface dew points in the mid 70s.
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A line of strong to severe thunderstorms with a well-established cold pool advanced into the Ark-La-Tex from Southern Oklahoma and North Central Texas during the late afternoon and evening on June 2nd. Significant destabilization occurred ahead of this linear mesoscale convective system (MCS) with MLCAPE values of 3000 to 3500 J/kg and surface dew points in the mid 70s. Effective shear was quite robust with 0-6 km values near 60 knots and strong speed shear in the mid-levels. The well-established cold pool and downstream instability was sufficient to support a widespread damaging wind threat through late afternoon and into the evening hours. As a result, numerous damaging wind reports were recorded across East and Northeast Texas along with more isolated reports of large hail and flash flooding.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Shreveport, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 2, 5:11 PM CST, 27 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Shreveport LA 611 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024 ...New AVIATION... .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Monday Morning) Issued at 248 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024 Focusing on Tonight through Monday morning... Dense overcast from early this morning has started to scatter out and a cumulus field has been left in it's place across the region. Though local temperatures struggled to climb this morning, the introduction of diurnal heating from extra sun exposure has allowed for temperatures to climb into the mid to upper 80's across areas of the Ark-La-Tex. Similarly, a tight moisture gradient south of the FA this morning has quickly advanced northward, supporting Td values in the low to mid 70's. To the west, a complex of thunderstorms across north Texas and SW Oklahoma has formed into a broad MCS that is advancing east- southeast, approaching in and around the DFW metro over the next few hours. Given mesoscale parameters depicting rapidly increasing instability locally, and the stubborn NW flow regime across the southern US, this will need to be closely monitored for downstream impacts. Given the lack of model handling, mesoanalysis will be crucial to determine the potency, and impact that this complex has on local convective coverage this evening. Overnight, and again depending on any impacts from what occurs from the convection out west, conditions should trend quiet to start, but once again hi-res CAMs and HREF solution depict possible MCS development from convection firing along a dry line along the TX/NM border, working east, and entering the Four State sometime close to sunrise, if not an hour or so earlier. While convection is expected out west, uncertainty surrounds the additional extracurricular MCS formation that CAMs have proposed. Therefore, have worked lower end PoPs for the time being to cover the possible development through the morning. Evening guidance and real-time analysis of convective initiation in that region should help assist overnight thinking. On the temperature front, once again expect lows in the upper 60's and low 70's across the region. Close T/Td relation following passing storms and saturated soils will support patchy fog through the mid to late morning. As a result, have added this to the forecast through sunrise, though it could exist a few hours after. This will again depend on the possible secondary convective development by the morning which again remains uncertain. Highs tomorrow will again approach 90 deg F for many as the pattern remains in place to start the new week. RK && .LONG TERM... (Monday afternoon through next Saturday) Issued at 248 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024 Monday afternoon through the end of the period... Another severe risk will cover the Ark-La-Tex Monday afternoon as a Slight Risk has been drawn up across almost all of the SHV responsible counties and parishes. Quick atmospheric recovery, along with a persistent NW flow regime, will once again support the initiation of thunderstorms northwest of the FA, that may evolve into another bowing MCS, developing a strong cold pool, and ultimately work into the Four State Region through the mid to late afternoon and evening of Monday. Model agreement in the short run is something to take away here as guidance has struggled with convective initiation and evolution of recent bowing MCS events over the last week. That being said, main concern here will be the threat of damaging wind, hail and the chance for a tornado or two. Looking beyond Monday, the pattern continues to suggest that NW flow will hang around through about mid-week as upper ridging builds to the west across the Four Corners. The subtle influence of the ridge however may be enough to support a daily increase in MaxT's as highs approach the middle 90's by the end of the period before a progged frontal passage stops temps from climbing any higher. Still some uncertainty in the long range on just how much of an impact the front will bring, but for now it remains something to look forward to. At the same time, given the NW flow pattern, can not rule out additional long track bowing segments through the week. This pattern is one of uncertainty, and something to take day to day. RK && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 611 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024 MVFR conditions will continue this evening, although an approaching MCS over SE OK/N TX will spread SE into the region this evening, likely affecting much of the region even through a portion of the overnight hours. Have better timed VCTS with tempo thunder mention for the affected terminals this evening based on current extrapolation of the convection, while also adding VCTS in for ELD by 04Z. This convection may affect MLUby/after 06Z, but low confidence precludes mention attm, and will address with amendments or possible the 06Z TAF issuance. This convection should also leave behind a cold pool bndry over Deep E and SE TX into WCntrl LA overnight, which will be the primary focus for isolated to scattered convection once heating increases during the day Monday. The cold pool associated with the evening/overnight convection should delay the formation of IFR/low MVFR cigs through much of the overnight hours, and not occurring until 12Z or later Monday. Have delayed cig mention until this time for all but TXK/ELD, where additional scattered convection may develop over SE OK/portions of SW AR through mid to late morning. Any low cigs should gradually lift by mid to late morning, with VFR cigs returning areawide by midday, persisting through the afternoon. Did add VCTS for the E TX terminals by 20Z, as scattered convection should again develop by mid-afternoon across Lower E TX/NCntrl LA. SE winds 4-7kts, except VRB and gusty in/near the convection, will become S 6-12kts after 15Z. /15/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... SHV 74 90 76 91 / 30 30 10 20 MLU 71 89 73 90 / 10 20 10 20 DEQ 69 84 70 87 / 70 40 20 10 TXK 72 88 72 90 / 70 40 20 10 ELD 70 87 71 89 / 20 40 10 10 TYR 73 88 74 92 / 60 30 20 10 GGG 73 88 74 90 / 50 30 10 10 LFK 72 90 74 91 / 20 20 10 10 && .SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AR...None. LA...None. OK...None. TX...None. && SHORT TERM...53 LONG TERM....53 AVIATION...15
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Shreveport LA 328 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024 ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-TXZ096- 097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-032030- Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette- Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto- Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant- Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-Cass- Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola- Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine- 328 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Arkansas, southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, east Texas and northeast Texas. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. A complex of thunderstorms is ongoing across southern Oklahoma and north Texas, en route to the Ark-La-Tex. This may work into the region through the afternoon and evening if it maintains strength. Overnight, we may see another complex of thunderstorms arriving in southeast Oklahoma and southern Arkansas by daybreak. Any of these thunderstorms may be strong, but severe storms should be limited to isolated coverage, both today and overnight with lightning, gusty winds and brief heavy downpours. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist to some extend during the work week. However, the coverage and intensity of thunderstorms should see a decrease each day through Thursday. Then, we can expect another weak cold front to arrive on Friday with more widespread thunderstorms ending overnight. Then look for a nice weekend for a late spring change of pace. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed.
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
602 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024
OKZ077-TXZ096-109-022345-
McCurtain OK-Red River TX-Titus TX-
602 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN MCCURTAIN...NORTHWESTERN
TITUS AND RED RIVER COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM CDT...
At 601 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Snow to near Arthur City to 9 miles
southeast of Roxton. Movement was east at 45 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Clarksville, Boxelder, Idabel, Bogata, Wilkerson, Bagwell,
Manchester, Wright City, Valliant, Detroit, Deport, Talco, Millerton,
Annona, Garvin, Rufe, Battiest, Pickens, Woodland, and Redland.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
southeastern Oklahoma...and northeastern Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 9486 3396 9476 3334 9487 3336 9513
3339 9513 3338 9531 3388 9531 3387 9530
3391 9528 3389 9526 3396 9523 3394 9516
3423 9515 3425 9505 3451 9505
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 268DEG 40KT 3441 9547 3394 9545 3349 9558
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
53Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
634 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024
TXZ166-167-030015-
Sabine TX-San Augustine TX-
634 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN SAN AUGUSTINE AND
SOUTHWESTERN SABINE COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM CDT...
At 634 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pineland, or 14 miles northeast of Ebenezer, moving northeast at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pineland, Bronson, McElroy, and Yellowpine.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
eastern Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3123 9411 3142 9405 3126 9377 3115 9396
3114 9400
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 228DEG 8KT 3120 9401
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
15The Western Arkansas radar (KSRX), 175 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:36 UTC.
15 thunderstorm wind, 5 flash flood, 4 hail, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Multiple trees downed across Highway 37 between FM Road 2118 and FM Road 195.
Power lines downed across West Jackson Street in Clarksville.
Several trees downed just east of Mount Vernon.
Trees and power lines downed in the Alba community.
Trees and power lines downed in Quitman.
Several trees and power lines downed in the Malta community.
Quarter size hail reported in Mineola.
Several trees and power lines downed in Chireno.
Quarter size hail reported in Chireno via social media.
Nickel size hail reported in Lindale.
Trees and power lines downed in Gilmer.
Trees and power lines downed near the Martinsville community.
Quarter size hail reported in the Sand Hill community.
Trees downed in Tyler.
A tree was snapped next to a home on FM Road 3098 northwest of Redwater.
Multiple trees and power lines downed.
Several trees downed near Martin Creek Lake State Park.
Trees and power lines downed in Beckville.
Trees and power lines downed in De Berry.
Flash flooding reported with Highway 96 at Southview Circle covered in high water.
Flash flooding reported with Highway 87 South between Center and Shelbyville covered in high water.
Flash flooding reported with several roads closed in Jacksonville.
Flash flood reported with parts of Pearl Street in Nacogdoches covered in high water.
Flash flooding reported along FM Road 225 between Douglass and Cushing, resulting in the road being closed.
Widespread heavy rainfall of three to six inches with isolated higher amounts occurred across much of the Sabine River basin of East Texas from June 2nd through June 4th, inundating the basin and especially points farther upstream and namely at Longview. As a result, the Sabine River rose rapidly into major flood stage (35 feet) late on June 10th and eventually crested near 35.9 feet on June 11th. The river remained in moderate flood stage (30 feet) through mid morning on June 19th before receding through late June.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1194744, 1194760, 1194747, 1194745, 1194748, 1194751, 1194391, 1194754, 1197502, 1194392, 1194756, 1194752, 1197503, 1194749, 1194762, 1194757, 1194755, 1194758, 1194759, 1194960, 1194962, 1194963, 1194964, 1194965, 1197571.