A weak shortwave trough shifted east across East Texas and North Louisiana during the morning hours of April 28th, where large scale forcing contributed to the development of showers and thunderstorms over East Texas and North Louisiana. Cold air aloft associated with this trough resulted in steep lapse rates such that isolated severe thunderstorms developed over portions of East Texas throughout the morning and afternoon, where instances of large hail were reported. These storms diminished during the late afternoon, but a deepening upper level trough sweeping southeast across Oklahoma and Arkansas reinforced a cold front southeast across the Southern Plains and Ozarks region, where a complex of showers and thunderstorms developed by mid and late afternoon over these areas and quickly progressed southeast into the Four State Region. Despite the showers and thunderstorms that affected the area earlier in the day, instability remained adequate especially over East Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, and adjacent sections of Southwest Arkansas. As large scale forcing increased ahead of the trough, thus tapping into this unstable air, a squall line progressed southeast through all of the region during the late evening through the early morning hours on April 29th, producing widespread reports of damaging winds and large hail. A couple of isolated tornadoes also touched down across McCurtain County Oklahoma, one associated with the supercell that developed ahead of the line, and another associated within the squall line itself. These storms exited Deep East Texas and the southern sections of Northcentral Louisiana into Southeast Texas and South Louisiana by 4 AM.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 01:10:00 to 29-APR-20 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JERICHO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Highway 7 west of Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 01:25:00 to 29-APR-20 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLEBY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were downed along Appleby Sand Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 01:32:00 to 29-APR-20 01:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was downed in Milam.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 01:46:00 to 29-APR-20 01:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACUNE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Highway 103.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANGELINA, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 01:50:00 to 29-APR-20 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONOVAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on FM 2109 near Ora Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 01:05:00 to 29-APR-20 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: REKLAW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Highway 84 in Reklaw.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:25:00 to 29-APR-20 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed across Highway 315 just southwest of Carthage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:25:00 to 29-APR-20 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRPLAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Highway 79.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:17:00 to 29-APR-20 00:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A pine tree was blown down across FM 3053 near County Road 1110.

Hail in WOOD, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 23:35:00 to 28-APR-20 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A picture of quarter size hail that fell at Lake Brenda just north of Mineola, was posted to social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 23:13:00 to 28-APR-20 23:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUGHES SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees down in Hughes Springs. Report from mPING.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 23:31:00 to 28-APR-20 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIANA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto power lines at Highway 154 and Bentley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 23:29:00 to 28-APR-20 23:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACETON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown onto power lines at the intersection of FM 726 and Myrtle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 23:52:00 to 28-APR-20 23:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARCO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed along I-20 west near Mile Marker 612.

Hail in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 21:09:00 to 28-APR-20 21:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIMPLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ping pong ball to golf ball size hail fell in the Dimple community.

Hail in SMITH, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 23:50:00 to 28-APR-20 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDALE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Half dollar size hail fell in Lindale.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 23:50:00 to 28-APR-20 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL NORTHEAST
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed on Runnels Road.

Hail in RUSK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:16:00 to 29-APR-20 00:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAIRD HILL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball size hail fell in the Laird Hill community.

Hail in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 14:38:00 to 28-APR-20 14:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WODEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Photos of golf ball size hail that fell in the Woden community were submitted to social media.

Hail in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 15:14:00 to 28-APR-20 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail fell in the Central Heights Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 23:35:00 to 28-APR-20 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along Highway 80 in Mineola.

Hail in RUSK, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 16:50:00 to 28-APR-20 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golfball size hail fell in the Good Springs community.

Hail in RUSK, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 16:51:00 to 28-APR-20 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD SPGS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ping pong ball size hail fell on County Road 475 south of the Price community.

Hail in SMITH, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 17:30:00 to 28-APR-20 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROUP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny to quarter size hail fell near Troup.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:23:00 to 29-APR-20 00:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on FM 850 just east of Overton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:25:00 to 29-APR-20 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed across FM 10 in Carthage.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:26:00 to 29-APR-20 00:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Highway 135 just northeast of Overton.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:45:00 to 29-APR-20 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell on a home on FM 1798 east of Highway 259 near the Minden community.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:29:00 to 29-APR-20 00:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD LONDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines were downed on Pinkston Drive in New London.

Hail in RUSK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:27:00 to 29-APR-20 00:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell a few miles south of the Lakeport community.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:40:00 to 29-APR-20 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed in Gary City.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 23:51:00 to 29-APR-20 23:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT SYLVAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were downed just southwest of Lindale.

Hail in RUSK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:38:00 to 29-APR-20 00:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD LONDON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail fell near New London.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:44:00 to 29-APR-20 00:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed throughout much of Cherokee County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:45:00 to 29-APR-20 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEHILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down across FM 2867 near the Pine Hill community.

Hail in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 15:30:00 to 28-APR-20 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLEBY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail fell near the Appleby community.

Hail in RUSK, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 16:45:00 to 28-APR-20 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball size hail fell on FM 839 near the Compton community.

Hail in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 06:48:00 to 28-APR-20 06:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGVIEW HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell near Clark Taylor Road in Hallsville.

Hail in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 07:00:00 to 28-APR-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL NORTHEAST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell at the Texas DPS office off the North Loop in Marshall.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 22:25:00 to 28-APR-20 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree was downed on South Runnels Street in Dekalb.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 22:25:00 to 28-APR-20 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed in the yard of a home on East Crockett Street in Dekalb.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 22:48:00 to 28-APR-20 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed in Mount Vernon.

Hail in RUSK, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 16:52:00 to 28-APR-20 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball size hail fell several miles southwest of Henderson.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 22:25:00 to 28-APR-20 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was downed on FM 2735 just north of Dekalb.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 22:32:00 to 28-APR-20 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed in Hooks.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 22:55:00 to 28-APR-20 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGE HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across County Road 4230, FM 990, and the intersection of Highway 259 and FM 2735.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 28-APR-20 23:57:00 to 28-APR-20 23:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESTES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on FM 968 at Lancing Switch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:00:00 to 29-APR-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on FM 2625 west near 5 Notch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:01:00 to 29-APR-20 00:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TYR)TYLER POUNDS FL
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 59 mph wind gust was measured at Tyler Pounds Field Airport.

Hail in SMITH, TEXAS
From 29-APR-20 00:06:00 to 29-APR-20 00:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell on the northwest side of Tyler.