A closed upper level low pressure system drifted east across Northcentral Texas and Central Oklahoma during the afternoon of March 24th. Meanwhile, an intense surface low pressure system developed over Central Oklahoma, resulting in gusty southerly winds which quickly transported very warm and moist air northward across East Texas, North Louisiana, and Southern Arkansas. This resulted in an unstable air mass, and coupled with the strong wind shear in place and increased forcing ahead of this low pressure system, resulted in strong to severe thunderstorms developing during the early evening through a portion of the overnight hours. Numerous reports of damaging winds were received across East Texas, North Louisiana, and extreme Southern Arkansas, with several tornadoes also touching down across Harrison County Texas, as well as Desoto, Natchitoches, and Jackson Parishes in Northern Louisiana. The strongest storms exited Northcentral Louisiana by 1 am on March 25th, but strong, slow moving storms persisted through the overnight hours across the southern sections of Northcentral Louisiana, resulting in beneficial rainfall for these areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 19:18:00 to 24-MAR-17 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTERVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across FM 1399. A motorist ran over the tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 19:20:00 to 24-MAR-17 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power line was snapped and started a fire along County Road 1899.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 19:21:00 to 24-MAR-17 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed along FM 125.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 19:25:00 to 24-MAR-17 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATUM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down on the west southwest side of Tatum.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 19:30:00 to 24-MAR-17 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARCO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down across Interstate 20 westbound at mile marker 612.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 19:35:00 to 24-MAR-17 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A semi truck was overturned near Scottsville on Westbound Interstate 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 19:35:00 to 24-MAR-17 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 91.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped across the city of Marshall. A very concentrated area of snapped and uprooted trees occurred in the Greenwood Cemetery, and the damage pattern was consistent with a downburst, with wind speeds estimated between 95-105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 19:35:00 to 24-MAR-17 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUFFINS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were downed along FM 1841 near County Road 4672.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 20:29:00 to 24-MAR-17 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROADDUS
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A downburst occurred as an eastward moving line of severe thunderstorms moved across Lake Sam Rayburn. Winds likely accelerated across the open waters before slamming into the westward exposed shoreline at the Shirley Creek Marina south of Etoile. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. The boat awning at the marina was damaged, and several residences sustained minor damage to their roofing shingles. One residence was severely damaged, as a large portion of the roof deck was uplifted and the walls partially collapsed. Wind speeds were estimated to be between 100-110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 20:52:00 to 24-MAR-17 20:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across County Road 413.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 21:15:00 to 24-MAR-17 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEMPHILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in and near Hemphill.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 18:55:00 to 24-MAR-17 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRIMCREST
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree down blocking Fordall Street in Henderson.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 19:35:00 to 24-MAR-17 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along County Road 4809.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 20:26:00 to 24-MAR-17 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZAVALLA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down between Huntington and Zavalla.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 21:00:00 to 24-MAR-17 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEVINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Eddings Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 21:05:00 to 24-MAR-17 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RATROON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 87 southeast of the Patroon community near the Sabine County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 20:15:00 to 24-MAR-17 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in the Huntington area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 20:42:00 to 24-MAR-17 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACUNE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along FM 705.

Tornado in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 24-MAR-17 19:31:00 to 24-MAR-17 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARCO
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF2 tornado with estimated winds between 105-115 mph touched down just south of Interstate 20 just southwest of Marshall, and continued northeast across the Interstate into rural portions of Harrison County to just outside the Marshall city limits. The tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees, pushed metal carports over, ripped roofing material off of a couple of homes, and destroyed a metal outbuilding.