Hazardous Weather Outlook for Ragtown, Texas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
502 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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De Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-
Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-Smith-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-
Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
502 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Louisiana,
northwest Louisiana, east Texas and northeast Texas.
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Moderate to heavy rainfall will return to the area today, as the
next system pushes into the region. Another 2 to 4 inches of
rainfall, with isolated higher amounts, will be possible in some
locations. With a Moderate to High Excessive rainfall risk in place
today, a Flood Watch has been issued from this afternoon through
Friday evening. In addition, the threat for some strong to severe
storms exist today. All modes of severe weather will be possible,
but damaging winds will be the highest threat.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A chance for showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast on
Friday and Saturday. In addition, a few strong to severe storms
cannot be ruled out during this timeframe. Otherwise, improving
weather conditions are expected by Sunday and through early next
week, with temperatures climbing into the lower 90s. Additional rain
chances may return on Wednesday with another weak cool front.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed Today and Friday.
Special Weather Statement for Ragtown, Texas
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
111 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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Nacogdoches TX-Shelby TX-
111 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN NACOGDOCHES AND
WEST CENTRAL SHELBY COUNTIES THROUGH 145 PM CDT...
At 111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Woden, or 8 miles southeast of Nacogdoches, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Nacogdoches, Garrison, Melrose, Woden, Martinsville, Appleby, and
Stockman.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3145 9448 3150 9468 3184 9460 3185 9432
TIME...MOT...LOC 1811Z 195DEG 37KT 3156 9456
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Flood Warning for Ragtown, Texas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
937 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting San Augustine, Nacogdoches,
Shelby and Rusk Counties.
For the Attoyac Bayou...including Chireno...Minor 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.
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 Friday morning at 945 AM CDT.
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937 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Attoyac Bayou near Chireno.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of boat
ramps and pastures. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM CDT Thursday was 18.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 17.6 feet this evening. It
will then rise to 17.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will fall to 17.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then rise to
18.5 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will fall again but
remain above flood stage.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.4 feet on 01/20/1995.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3142 9432 3191 9451 3192 9447 3157 9429
3150 9430
Flood Watch for Ragtown, Texas
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
305 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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De Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-
Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-
Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of San Augustine, Coushatta, Zwolle,
Carthage, Clarks, Midway, Stonewall, Jonesboro, Jena, Grayson,
Hemphill, Lufkin, Columbia, Center, Pleasant Hill, Many, Arcadia,
Winnfield, Natchitoches, Dry Prong, Rusk, Colfax, Logansport,
Martin, Mansfield, Olla, Pineland, Monroe, Henderson, Montgomery,
Nacogdoches, Gibsland, Ringgold, and Jacksonville
305 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,
Bienville, Caldwell, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, La Salle,
Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red River, Sabine and Winn and Texas,
including the following counties, Angelina, Cherokee, Nacogdoches,
Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine and Shelby.
* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will increase and become more
widespread by Thursday afternoon and continue through Friday.
Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches with localized higher amounts
will be possible in the Flood Watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.