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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:50 PM May. 6, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STRONG WINDS POSSIBLE LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING IN WAKE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS... As a line of strong to severe thunderstorms progress east across Deep East Texas and North Louisiana, strong east northeast winds associated with a wake low pressure area will develop in wake of these storms. Look for winds to gust to near or in excess of 40 mph across much of East Texas, extreme Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas, and portions of Northwest and Northcentral Louisiana. Small limbs and isolated power outages will be possible. Look for these winds to gradually diminish from west to east by early evening as these storms exit the region.
River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:39 PM May. 6, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Mineola. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flooding of low river bottoms with secondary roadways along with picnic and recreational areas becoming inundated as well. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.0 feet early Saturday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet on 10/26/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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