Lufkin, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heat index values from 105 to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Arkansas, all of northern Louisiana,
and portions of deep east and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exposure to the
heat, when possible stay in an air-conditioned room, or at least
take shade breaks out of the sun to hydrate. And remember to check
up on relatives, neighbors and outside pets.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Angelina River near Lufkin.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 165.0 feet, Expect flooding to continue for several
days with the majority of the gravel access roadway flooded.
Boaters and four wheel-operators should use caution traversing
both upstream and downstream on the Angelina River as currents can
become swift and turbulent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 164.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 PM CDT Saturday was 165.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 164.9
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 161.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neches River near Diboll.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowland flooding will slowly decrease for
the next several days.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 PM CDT Saturday was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.7 feet
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.3 feet on 12/20/1994.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Neches River near Alto.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding of the
heavily wooded floodplain. Boat ramps and picnic areas will be
completely inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 PM CDT Saturday was 18.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.7 feet
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.1 feet on 03/04/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neches River at Rockland.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 26.1 feet tomorrow
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
26.0 feet on 03/15/1947.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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