Shelby County Today

January 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport LA, issued a Tornado Warning at 3:12pm, Monday, January 2, 2023.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for Southeastern De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Northwestern Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana… Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas... and Northwestern Sabine County in eastern Texas until 4:00 PM CST.

At 3:11 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northwest of Milam, or 23 miles southeast of Center, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...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.

This dangerous storm will be near Converse around 3:40 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Huxley, Pelican, Sexton, Toledo Bend Reservoir North, Oak Grove, South Mansfield and Noble.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

January 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch outline update for WT 1 from the NWS Storm Prediction Center, Norman, OK at 1:20 PM CST, Monday, January 2, 2023.

Tornado Watch 1 is in effect until 9:00pm CST for the following locations in Texas: Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood.

January 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued a Flood Watch at 11:06pm, Sunday, January 1, 2023. The Flood Watch remains in effect from Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

* WHAT... Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE... Portions of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, including the following counties and parishes, in Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Sevier and Union. In Louisiana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red River, Sabine, Union, Webster and Winn. In Texas, Angelina, Bowie, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith and Upshur.

* WHEN... From Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS... Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall late last week across these areas has left the ground nearly saturated in spots and additional heavy rainfall could result in flooding issues. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is anticipated with this event and isolated pockets of 3 inches or more are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

The water on East Lamar Water Supply no longer requires boiling.

December 29, 2022 - On December 26, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the East Lamar Water Supply, #2100006, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

East Lamar Water Supply has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes. We have also provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of December 29, 2022.

If you have questions, you may contact Pres. Chris Andrews at 936-591-1433 or J. Butler, Office Manager, at 936-598-9780, or P.O. Box 16, Center, Texas 75935.

December 26, 2022 - Due to an incident and reduced distribution system pressure on December 24, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the East Lamar Water Supply PWS# 2100006 to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When the boil water notice is no longer needed, the system will issue a notice to rescind the boil notice.

If you have questions, you may contact Pres. Chris Andrews at 936-591-1433 or J. Butler, Office Manager, at 936-598-9780, or P.O. Box 16, Center, Texas 75935.