Editor's note: Shelby County Today has received reports of heavy weather at 3:20pm in the Timpson area, with heavy debris including bricks becoming an issue on the Timpson square.

April 8, 2024 - (Update: 4:22pm) - A strong thunderstorm will impact northeastern Nacogdoches, southwestern Shelby and northwestern San Augustine counties through 4:45pm CDT.

At 4:08pm CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Martinsville, or 13 miles east of Nacogdoches, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

Source: Radar indicated.

April 8, 2024 - Flood Watch now in effect from 12-noon CDT today through Wednesday evening.

What: Confidence continues to increase in a widespread flooding event beginning late today and continuing through Wednesday caused by excessive heavy rainfall.

April 5, 2024 - The intersection of State Highway 87 North (Jacob Street) and U.S. Highway 59 (N. First Street) in Timpson was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash incident on April 5, 2024.

April 3, 2024 - The Texas Department of Transportation is warning drivers to take extra caution on Monday, April 8, as a total solar eclipse will be visible throughout the state from late morning to early afternoon.

As this intergalactic experience comes front and center, out-of-state visitors and Texans traveling to get a perfect view are expected. This will cause heavier traffic on major roadways. Plan for delays, longer travel times, and give yourself extra time to get to your destination before and after the eclipse.