TYLER, Texas — Good morning East Texas,
Thursday is an Eye on Weather Day across East Texas. The combination of gusty thunderstorms and heavy rain during the morning commute Thursday prompts a weather scenario that's worth watching. Gusty, straight-line winds along the leading edge of an early morning thunderstorm complex could cause some isolated or scattered wind damage. But the flash flood threat will be greater with between 3 to 5 inches of rain possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch until tomorrow evening for most of East Texas. It only takes 18 inches of fast moving water to wash away most cars, so drive with care today.
Here's your forecast:
TODAY:
Thursday is a CBS19 Eye on Weather day. Widespread showers and thunderstorms lit up across the piney woods this morning. These storms will continue to race through the piney woods during the morning hours. Be prepared for gusty winds, small hail and heavy rain, with some areas picking up almost 5 inches of rain. This brings a level 3 out of 4 risk of flooding. Make sure to drive with care and avoid flooded roadways.
TOMORROW:
Yet another round of showers and thunderstorms are on the way tomorrow morning. Some disorganized thunderstorms will roll in from the north during the pre-dawn hours of tomorrow morning. Expect scattered thunderstorms to last through the midday. Temperatures will once again make it to the low 80s in the afternoon and drop to the 60s overnight.
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