Tornado Watch in Effect for Numerous East Texas Counties
Severe weather is set to have a significant impact on East Texas overnight, with the latest information being closely monitored. A Tornado Watch has been issued until 11 A.M. for several counties in the region, including Harrison, Rusk, Gregg, Marion, Panola, and Shelby. However, the Tornado Watch has been canceled for Henderson, Anderson, and Van Zandt counties.
Further updates reveal that the Tornado Watch has also been canceled for additional counties, including Henderson, Anderson, and Van Zandt. This information was released at 3:20 A.M. However, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 3:15 A.M. for certain counties.
Earlier at 2:33 A.M., the Tornado Watch was canceled for a number of counties, signaling a shift in the weather conditions. In addition, at 2:17 A.M., a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued until 3:15 A.M. for multiple counties in the area.
The severity of the weather conditions prompted a Tornado Watch to be issued at 9:57 P.M. the previous night, lasting until 4 A.M. for various counties, including Anderson, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Henderson, Hopkins, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood.
The CBS19 Weather Experts have identified Friday, Jan. 12, as an Eye on Weather Day. CBS19 meteorologist Sara Blue advises that a line of storms will move through East Texas from around 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday. These storms have the potential to bring straight-line winds, hail, and even tornadoes. While rainfall may not be significant, the ingredients for severe weather are present.
As the storms pass through the region, power outages are expected. This could create additional challenges for residents as a polar air mass moves in behind the severe weather. To stay informed about the latest weather updates, it is recommended to download the FREE CBS19 mobile app. Additionally, CBS19 can be accessed 24/7 through the CBS19+ app on Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV.
Residents are advised to stay tuned to CBS19 for the most up-to-date information regarding the severe weather threat in East Texas.
