Until 1:15 PM CDT Alert Window: Tornado Warning Targets Longview, White Oak, and Clarksville City as Radar Indicates Rotation
TEXAS — A Tornado Warning is currently in effect until 1:15 PM CDT Saturday (April 4, 2026) for parts of East Texas, including Longview, White Oak, Clarksville City, Spring Hill, and surrounding communities, as radar has detected rotation capable of producing a tornado.
Warning Area and Impacted Locations
The warned zone covers a focused corridor in Gregg and Upshur County, including:
- Longview
- White Oak
- Clarksville City
- Spring Hill
- Nearby areas such as East Mountain and Union Grove
This warning polygon indicates a targeted but serious threat zone, where conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop or already be occurring.
Radar-Detected Tornado Threat
According to the warning details:
- The tornado is radar-indicated, meaning rotation has been detected by Doppler radar
- No large hail is expected with this storm
- The primary concern is a developing or ongoing tornado circulation
This type of setup can lead to rapid changes, where a tornado may form quickly with little visible warning.
Population and Infrastructure at Risk
Within the warned area:
- Nearly 100,000 residents are within the impact zone
- 33 schools and 4 hospitals are located inside the warning area
This highlights the potential for significant community impact, especially if a tornado touches down.
What Residents Should Do Immediately
If you are in Longview, White Oak, Clarksville City, or nearby areas:
- Move to a safe shelter immediately
- Go to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building
- Stay away from windows and exterior walls
- If in a vehicle or mobile home, seek stronger shelter now
Time is critical during radar-indicated tornado warnings, even if a tornado is not yet visible.
Storm Evolution Remains Uncertain
While this is not guaranteed to produce a confirmed tornado, the environment supports:
- Possible brief tornado development
- Localized damaging winds within stronger storm cores
Residents should treat this as an active and evolving situation until the warning expires or is canceled.
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