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Severe Storms Moving into East Texas
July 21, 2012 Some parts of East Texas are getting a little break from the heat this evening as storms, severe in some cases, are moving into Nacogdoches and Shelby Counties.
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Tropical Storm Debbie Forms in Gulf, Any Effect on East Texas?
June 24, 2012 Hurricane season is barely a month old and we have our first named storm in the Gulf of Mexico.
As of late Sunday morning, Tropical Storm Debbie is located about halfway between New Orleans and Tampa, with maximum sustained winds of 60mph.
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Mother Nature’s Top 10 Freakout Moments of 2011
Every year, Mother Nature likes to remind us who’s the boss and 2011 was no different. In fact, it was the second most expensive year on record for insurers, costing $108 billion. Here’s a look back at the 10 most memorable natural disasters of 2011 in chronological order.
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‘It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, Danny Merrell Is Snoring’ [VIDEO]
OK, Danny Merrell isn't really snoring, but it is pouring and thundering in Lufkin! This much-needed rain got everyone at the office to stop working for a quick minute and cheer - who knew we would get this excited for a little rain?
I shot a couple of videos from around the studio, trying to capture the dark skies, heavy rain, strong winds, deafening thunder and bright lightning. Does this mean I have too much time on my hands?
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What City Is Most Overdue For A Hurricane?
Tornadoes have captured much of the nation's attention this year, but hurricane season is not too far away, so Americans should be prepared for the possibility of devastating storms, even if you think there's no way one will come to your town.
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How Important Is Your Lawn To You? What Is “Overboard”? [VIDEO]
May 16, 2011 Really? I know it feels good to have freshly mowed lawn but, REALLY?
Are you, or is your spouse a “Yard Nazi”? Did you get really excited when you purchased the mower with headlights? Tell us your story!
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Man Gets Struck By Lightning – Twice! [VIDEO]
I don't consider myself to be a very lucky person - but this guy definitely has worse luck than I do!
Can you imagine what it would be like to get struck by lightning, twice, and walk away like nothing even happened? I'm happy the security camera captured it, because I don't think many people would believe me if I told them I had just gotten struck by lightning, twice!
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Deep East Texas Now In An Extreme Drought
March 29, 2011 When we were in the midst of the cold snap in mid to late January, I recall hearing a lot of folks asking for Spring to hurry and get here.
Well, the warmer weather got here pretty quick - a good portion of February saw above normal temps - but, unfortunately, the rainfall across the area has been little and far between.
Because of these factors, the State of Texas AgriLife Extension Office has listed Angelina, Nacogdoches, and all surrounding counties in an extreme drought.
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Lufkin Police Department Weather Statement
February 3, 2011 We just received this update from the Lufkin Police Department...check out the full release after the bump.
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Weather Update for East Texas
February 1, 2011 A freeze warning and a Wind Chill Advisory are in effect for tonight. We're expecting lows near 20 with wind chill readings into the single digits. Some flurries or light sleet is possible but shouldn't cause any problems
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Amateur Scientists Test The Effects of the Bitter Cold on a Bubble [VIDEO]
January 27, 2011 With record cold temperatures gripping much of the country this week, it's safe to say most folks are spending their time indoors. But the chill didn't stop these intrepid amateur scientists on YouTube, who took advantage of the frigid cold test the effects of the bitter cold on a soap bubble. The result? It's pretty cool. Check out the video after the jump: