'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge'Unsurvivable' Storm SurgeHurricane Laura is expected to be a Category 4 at landfall, bringing with it an unsurvivable storm surge near the eye wallDanny MerrellDanny Merrell
Polk County Issues Mandatory Evacuation for Some ResidentsPolk County Issues Mandatory Evacuation for Some ResidentsThose residents living in 'substandard housing' are subject to this order.Danny MerrellDanny Merrell
Lufkin ISD Cancels Classes for Thursday and FridayLufkin ISD Cancels Classes for Thursday and FridayAdd Lufkin ISD to the growing list of school districts shutting down on Thursday and Friday. Danny MerrellDanny Merrell
Hurricane Laura Rapidly IntensifiesHurricane Laura Rapidly IntensifiesLaura is still expected to be a Category 3 hurricane at landfall, but while over the Gulf she could intensify with sustained winds at 130 mph. Danny MerrellDanny Merrell
SFA Cancels Classes as of Noon Wednesday due to Hurricane LauraSFA Cancels Classes as of Noon Wednesday due to Hurricane LauraIn person and distance learning classes at SFA will be cancelled as of noon Wednesday.Danny MerrellDanny Merrell
Polk County Issues Voluntary EvacuationPolk County Issues Voluntary EvacuationHurricane force winds are expected in parts of Polk County within the next 36-48 hours.Danny MerrellDanny Merrell
Hurricane Warning issued for parts of PineywoodsHurricane Warning issued for parts of PineywoodsA hurricane warning and tropical storm warning are now in effect for several counties in the PineywoodsDanny MerrellDanny Merrell
Be Prepared for Traffic Congestion as Evacuees Move Through AreaBe Prepared for Traffic Congestion as Evacuees Move Through AreaLufkin's Emergency Operations Center is advising residents to be prepared for an influx of evacuees travelling through the area.Danny MerrellDanny Merrell
Mandatory Evacuation for GalvestonMandatory Evacuation for GalvestonGalveston remains in the landfall cone for Hurricane Laura prompting a mandatory evacuation for residents of the island. Danny MerrellDanny Merrell
Tropical Storm Watch IssuedTropical Storm Watch IssuedThe watch has been issued for the possibility of sustained winds between 39-74 mph. Danny MerrellDanny Merrell
Hurricane Conditions Expected in East TexasHurricane Conditions Expected in East TexasLaura is expected to slam into either Texas or Louisiana as a major Category 3 HurricaneDanny MerrellDanny Merrell
Hurricane concerns for East Texas?Hurricane concerns for East Texas?Storm models have been fluctuating wildly, but the latest Hurricane forecast track raises concerns for Deep East Texas.Danny MerrellDanny Merrell