TYLER, Texas — Severe weather chances return to East Texas this Easter Weekend. Storms will be possible both overnight and lasting into Sunday afternoon. Large hail, extreme winds and tornadoes will all be a threat during that time period.
Storms should clear out for the second half of the day on Easter. You need to stay weather aware!
Here's the latest.
The Threat:
As we head into early Sunday the risk for severe weather will be increasing around the region. Almost all of East Texas will remain under a Slight Risk, level 2 of 5, for severe weather with areas east of Tyler under an Enhanced Risk, level 3 of 5, for severe weather.
Risks go even higher as you head over the border into Louisiana, with areas from there through to Alabama under a Moderate Risk, level 4 of 5, for severe weather on Sunday and under the gun for a potential severe weather outbreak.
As far as the threats go to East Texas on Sunday we are expecting the risk for all types of severe weather for the morning hours in our region, with the threat for tornadoes, large hail and gusty winds all being in play.
Timing:
We can expect a bit of a lull very early Sunday morning before more showers and storms show up before sunrise Sunday, with the threat continuing through the midday around the region. Things should calm down during Sunday afternoon. The strongest storms are expected between 7AM and 10AM. Here is a look at the future RADAR forecast.
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Final Thought:
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