Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 12:11PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
AREAS AFFECTED: Gregg, TX; Smith, TX; Upshur, TX; Wood, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Sabine River Near Gladewater affecting Wood, Upshur, Smith and Gregg Counties. Sabine River Near Hawkins affecting Wood, Upshur and Smith Counties. For the Sabine River...including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Gladewater. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Expect moderate to severe flooding with some secondary roadways near the river to be closed. Also homes will be threatened with flooding and preparations should be completed for a major flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 26.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Monday was 26.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 35.3 feet Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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