National Weather Service: Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Special Statement

Helmic, TX

Current Conditions

72 °F

Light Rain

Wind:

8 mph from the NE

Dew Point:

61 °F

Pressure:

29.85 in

Humidity:

69%

Visibility:

10.0 miles

Observed:

Lufkin, TX

Updated — 9:20 PM CDT on May 21, 2013

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Locations Nearby:

Lufkin
72 °F - Light Rain
Crockett
72 °F - Light Thunderstorm Rain
Huntsville
73 °F - Overcast
Nacogdoches
66 °F - Thunderstorm

Forecast for Helmic (75845)

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 208 in effect until 1 am CDT Wednesday...

Tuesday

Chance of T-storms

H 90° / L 72°

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Wednesday

Chance of T-storms

H 90° / L 70°

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Thursday

Partly Cloudy

H 91° / L 70°

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Friday

Chance of a Thunderstorm

H 91° / L 66°

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Saturday

Chance of T-storms

H 88° / L 64°

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Tuesday

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 90F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms, then thunderstorms and rain showers after midnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible.

Wednesday

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 90F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.

Thursday

Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 91F with a heat index of 97F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 91F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Statement as of 9:22 PM CDT on May 21, 2013

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
eastern Houston County in southeast Texas...
northern Polk County in southeast Texas...
Trinity County in southeast Texas...

* until 1015 PM CDT

* at 916 PM CDT... local law enforcement reported a line of severe
thunderstorms producing destructive winds in excess of 70 mph.
These storms were located along a line extending from 12 miles east
of Crockett to Groveton to 7 miles southeast of Trinity... or along
a line extending from 38 miles south of Rusk to 23 miles west of
Diboll to 18 miles northeast of Huntsville... and moving east at 30
mph. Penny size hail may also accompany the damaging winds.

* Locations impacted include...
Corrigan... Groveton and Kennard.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Severe thunderstorms produce damaging winds in excess of 60 mph...
destructive hail... deadly lightning and very heavy rain. For your
protection... move to an interior room on the lowest floor of your
home or business. Heavy rains flood roads quickly so do not drive
into areas where water covers the Road.

These storms have a history of producing wind damage. This is a very
dangerous situation. Seek shelter now inside a sturdy structure and
stay away from windows.

Lat... Lon 3145 9501 3139 9495 3134 9496 3133 9490
      3129 9488 3126 9490 3123 9486 3115 9485
      3110 9474 3110 9465 3106 9456 3101 9465
      3091 9463 3091 9535 3109 9530 3142 9534
      3146 9505
time... Mot... loc 0221z 259deg 25kt 3125 9526 3112 9516 3086 9529

859 PM CDT Tue may 21 2013

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
central Houston County in southeast Texas...
central Trinity County in southeast Texas...

* until 930 PM CDT

* at 857 PM CDT... Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm
capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. This storm
was located 12 miles south of Crockett... and moving east at 30 mph.
Nickel size hail may also accompany the damaging winds.

* Locations impacted include...
Groveton... Lovelady and Kennard.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Doppler radar has indicated some weak rotation within this storm.
While not immediately likely... if a tornado is spotted... act quickly
and move to a place of safety in a sturdy structure... such as a
basement or small interior room.

In addition to large hail and damaging winds... continuous cloud to
ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors
immediately. Lightning is one of natures leading killers. Remember...
if you can hear thunder... you are close enough to be struck by
lightning.

Lat... Lon 3141 9515 3108 9500 3095 9542 3099 9544
3105 9543 3104 9546 3121 9554
time... Mot... loc 0158z 250deg 25kt 3115 9540

Statement as of 9:03 PM CDT on May 21, 2013

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 208 remains in effect until 100 am CDT
for the following locations

TX
. Texas counties included are

Brazos Burleson Grimes
Hardin Houston Jasper
Liberty Madison Montgomery
Newton Polk San Jacinto
Trinity Tyler Walker

Statement as of 8:50 PM CDT on May 21, 2013

Special Statement

... Significant weather advisory for Trinity... northeastern Walker and
central Houston counties until 930 PM CDT...

At 847 PM CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking
a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Trinity... or 18 miles south
of Crockett... moving east at 40 mph.

Hail up to the size of nickels and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be
possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Trinity... Groveton and Lovelady.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify... so be certain to monitor local radio and
TV stations... as well as local cable TV outlets... for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 100 am CDT.

Lat... Lon 3114 9486 3089 9514 3095 9559 3119 9559
3140 9499
time... Mot... loc 0142z 266deg 34kt 3106 9540

850 PM CDT Tue may 21 2013

... Significant weather advisory for Trinity... northeastern Walker and
central Houston counties until 930 PM CDT...

At 847 PM CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking
a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Trinity... or 18 miles south
of Crockett... moving east at 40 mph.

Hail up to the size of nickels and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be
possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Trinity... Groveton and Lovelady.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify... so be certain to monitor local radio and
TV stations... as well as local cable TV outlets... for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 100 am CDT.

Lat... Lon 3114 9486 3089 9514 3095 9559 3119 9559
3140 9499
time... Mot... loc 0142z 266deg 34kt 3106 9540