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Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 84F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight A clear sky. Low 59F. Winds light and variable. Updated: May 14, 2024 @ 7:36 am Full Forecast Tuesday, May 14, 2024 E-paper Newsletter Facebook Weather Alert Dense Fog Advisory until TUE 8:00 AM CDT River Flood Warning is in effect River Flood Warning is in effect River Flood Warning is in effect Weather Alert ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Freestone, Anderson, Henderson, Leon, Van Zandt, and Robertson Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and others. && Weather Alert ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River At Rockland affecting Tyler, Polk, Angelina and Jasper Counties. Neches River Near Diboll affecting Trinity, Angelina, Tyler, Houston and Polk Counties. Neches River Near Alto affecting Cherokee, Houston, Trinity and Anderson Counties. Neches River Near Neches affecting Cherokee, Houston and Anderson Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Major flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 evening at 915 PM CDT. && ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Neches. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground away from the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Monday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 11/01/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Weather Alert ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River At Rockland affecting Tyler, Polk, Angelina and Jasper Counties. Neches River Near Diboll affecting Trinity, Angelina, Tyler, Houston and Polk Counties. Neches River Near Alto affecting Cherokee, Houston, Trinity and Anderson Counties. Neches River Near Neches affecting Cherokee, Houston and Anderson Counties. For the Neches River...including Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, Rockland...Major flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 evening at 915 PM CDT. && ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Alto. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain will continue for the next several days. As the river falls slowly, flooding will gradually decrease. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Monday was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.4 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.3 feet on 01/03/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Weather Alert ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River Near Long Lake (Oakwood) affecting Leon, Freestone and Anderson Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/FWD. && ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River near Long Lake (Oakwood). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, moderate flooding of numerous ranches along the river is expected. The Coffield Prison farm and ranch lands will be moderately flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 43.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 35.0 feet. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 38.5 feet early Saturday afternoon. && YMCA Soccer Gala fundraiser set for June 1 The Palestine YMCA’s fifth annual Soccer Gala is set for Saturday, June 1 features the live entertainment of Howl2Go Dueling Pianos. 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