Lufkin and Nacogdoches Are Now Under a Tornado Watch

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch effective until 8 this evening for much of Deep East Texas, as well as adjacent areas of the Brazos Valley.

This watch includes the cities of Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Alto, Groveton, and Crockett.

Storm Prediction Center

These Counties Are Included in This Tornado Watch

Anderson, Angelina, Bell, Brazos, Burleson, Cherokee, Ellis, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Henderson, Hill, Houston, Leon, Limestone, Madison, McLennan, Milam, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Panola, Robertson, Rusk, Sabine, Trinity, Walker, Washington.

The Timing of The Severe Storms in East Texas and What to Expect

Thunderstorms are expected to rapidly develop and intensify across the watch area throughout this afternoon. Conditions across the Pineywoods will be favorable for the development of strong to severe storms.

Some of these storms may produce a few tornadoes, a couple of which could be intense (EF2 or greater). Damaging winds gusting to over 50 mph and large hail events are also possible from Bryan/College Station to the Pineywoods.

Severe thunderstorms have been developing throughout the mid-morning hours across north-central and northeast Texas. These systems are expected to push southeastward, increasing the severe storm threat for Deep East Texas today and Thursday.

A tornado watch was issued earlier today for northeast Texas and the ArkLaTex. It is in effect until 5 this afternoon.

Storm Prediction Center

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.