National Weather Service
Live Weather Camera in Mount Pleasant, TX. Special weather statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 8 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Moderate
Expected
2 cameras
Active Until
Aug 8, 2026 20:45 UTC
Issued By
NWS Shreveport LA
Area
Franklin; Titus; Camp
Alert Details
At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles east of Mount Vernon, or 8 miles west of Mount Pleasant, moving
southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Mount Pleasant, Leesburg, Newsome, Winfield, Miller's Cove, Rocky
Mound, Monticello, Harvard, Hopewell and Roeder.
Recommended Action
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.