Storm Conditions Have Emergency Crews on Alert (Update 12:30am)

June 3, 2024 - Shelby County is receiving another round of stormy weather, and heavy wind is as of 10:38 pm Monday, June 3, 2024 possibly the cause of a tree that is reported to be across part of U.S. Highway 59 North outside of Tenaha, where a truck has also struck the tree. Emergency personnel is on scene there. (Update: by 1:43am the tree on U.S. 59 was clear).

State Highway 7 West just west of SL 500 has a tree across two lanes of traffic, and the Center Fire Department is reported to be working to clear that debris. 

We have received report, as of 11:13pm, of a tree across FM 2694 at Welcome Hall, and a tree on power line off FM 417 at the intersection of FM 2975.;

It has been reported to Shelby County Today, the tree by Welcome Hall has been cleared and the one off FM 2975 is just awaiting CO-OP.

Travelers should continue to use caution in relation to these incidents, as well as other potential weather related circumstances to which emergency crews will be responding.

If you are aware of any other incidents which are a result of the current weather conditions that may be of public interest, please share.