Panola College Delay Opening Thursday Morning

March 9, 2016 - Panola College will delay opening until 10:00 am tomorrow, March 10th, due to weather.

Submitted by Jessica Pace

Roadway Flooding Update; FM 417 East Closed (Update 11:21pm)

Vehicle washed away off of FM 414 Wednesday morning, March 9th

Updated (11:21pm) - FM 699 north of Paxton

Updated (10:30pm) - FM 138 approximately 3.5 miles from US 96 intersection (ROAD CLOSED)

County Judge Urges Voluntary Evacuation

March 9, 2016 - I would want to urge everyone who lives in low lying areas, especially, the lake areas and near the Sabine River to be cautious and if possible evacuate until the rain and flooding ends. We are not calling for a mandatory evacuation at this time but a voluntary one.

Joaquin ISD School Weather Information Update

March 9, 2016 - Joaquin ISD will not hold classes on Thursday, March 10th or Friday, March 11th. Staff will still need to report at 9am on both days.

JH/HS Cheer tryouts will still be conducted at the scheduled time on Friday, March 11th.

Timpson ISD Has Early Release

March 9, 2016 - Due to continued flooding, we are releasing today at 1pm. Roads are being monitored and bus drivers are being briefed on safety. We are concerned that conditions may worsen throughout the day. Parents may also pick up students from school at their convenience.

Tenaha ISD Has Early Release Due to Weather

March 9, 2016 - Alert!!!! Parents and stakeholders of TISD. Another system of powerful storms is headed our way. At the moment, our roads are passable. However, another round of heavy rain could change those conditions quickly. Therefore, we are releasing school today at 12:30.

Shelbyville ISD Early Release

March 9, 2016 - Shelbyville ISD will early release today, March 9th at 11:30 am Buses will roll at 11:45 am.

SCOM Closes Programs Wed, Thurs Due to Weather

March 9, 2016 - Due to the weather, Shelby County Outreach Ministries is closing the Senior Nutrition sites in Center and San Augustine for Wednesday and Thursday, March 9 and 10th. This includes all senior service programs.

The Meals on Wheels program, Helping Hands Boutique and SCOM will be closed as well.

DETEC Weather Related Outages

March 9, 2016 - Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative is reporting scattered outages throughout the eight county service area of: San Augustine, Shelby, Sabine, Nacogdoches, Newton, Jasper, Panola and Rusk Counties.

Crews are currently working to restore power as quickly and as safely as possible.

Please report all outages, by calling: 1-800-392-5986.

NWS Tornado Warning for Southern Shelby County

March 9, 2016 - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Shelby County and surrounding areas. Areas included are northeastern San Augustine County and Southeastern Shelby County until 9am CST.

At 8:18am CST a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles southwest of San Augustine, or 21 miles south of Center, moving northeast at 35mph.

Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

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