Texas and Louisiana in front of the threat of tornado of the Memorial Day

Severe storm warnings have been issued in certain parts of Texas and Louisiana the Memorial Day, with the possibility of thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes.

The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents in the affected regions of remaining vigilant about possible tornadoes and expecting damage to roofs, avoidance and trees.

Why it matters

The Memorial Day sees people through the United States attending events, parades and commemorative monuments for deceased soldiers while used in the army. For many, it also marks the start of summer.

Heavy thunderstorms threaten to disrupt these events, the NWS warns individuals in the affected regions to stay inside.

What to know

The NWS issued severe thunderstorm warnings for some parts of Northeast Texas on Monday morning, including the counties of Marion, Harrison, Smith, Panola, Rusk, Nacogdoches, Shelby and Cherokee.

In Louisiana, warnings were issued in the parishes of Bossier, Caddo and Desoto, including the city of Shreveport.

The NWS warned that gusts of winds of up to 60 miles per hour are expected, as well as the hail of quarters of size and possible tornadoes.

“Stay vigilant for a possible tornado! Tornades can develop quickly from serious thunderstorms. If you see a tornado, go at the same time in the basement or the small central room in a robust structure,” he said. “For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.”

The NWS also said that torrential rains will occur with these storms and could cause sudden floods.

“Turn, not drowning when meeting the flooded roads. Most of the drilling deaths occur in vehicles,” said the NWS.

What people say

THE Nws Said in a press release: “Severe thunderstorms can produce a large hail, serious gusts of wind and some tornadoes. Excessive precipitation is also likely and can cause dispersions to many cases of sudden floods. For your protection, enter a robust structure and keep away from the windows.”

THE NWS office at Fort Worth, Texas, wrote on X, formerly Twitter on Monday: “The periods of heavy rain should continue this evening. Some locations will take more than 3”. The biggest threat of flooding will be at noon on Monday at midnight on Monday. Plan the additional journey time and remember, go back, don't deny yourself! “”

THE NWS office in ShreveportLouisiana, wrote on X on Monday: “Strong precipitation in eastern Texas grow in the east, entering the northwest of Louisiana and in the southwest of Arkansas shortly. Already 2.18” of rain at the regional airport of Shreveport. Probably still 1-2 “possible in the metro while this line passes through.”

What happens next

Current warnings of the severe thunderstorm should remain in force until 89 hours he. The NWS issues regular forecast updates on its website.