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Tornado Safety While Driving, Don't Stay in Your Car!

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:37:45 +0000

Tornado season will be here before you know it, so now is a great time to get a plan. Yes, you always hear what to do if you're at home, but what if your driving? A few years back my husband John and I were coming back from Shreveport and got caught in a scary, I mean very scary storm!

A Spring Reminder – What Do Weather Warnings Mean and What Should You Do?

John Williams — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:35:08 +0000

Spring will be here before you know it, and along with it the best chance for severe weather this year.The period of March, April, and May is the time of year where we see the most severe thunderstorms and tornadoes around our part of the country. The peak is from early April thru mid May. [...]

Heavy Rain Event To Hit The Area

John Williams — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:11:50 +0000

Get ready for some serious water.Rain and Thunderstorms are expected to move into the area and increase later this evening through Thursday morning. Excessive rainfall totals are possible in some areas, where over 4 inches of rain could fall in some cases. 2 to 4 inches of rain should be common across the Four States [...]

Could it Snow on Christmas Day?

John Williams — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:25:30 +0000

I’m dreaming of a white christmas, is how the old song goes.But the question is could it actually happen in Texarkana this year? The forecast for Tuesday calls for rain possibly changing to snow Christmas night. Now we caution you not to get to excited at this point. The forecast computer models that weathermen use [...]

Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm’s path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.) The outer bands of the hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rains and storm surges to the Jersey Shore [...]

As Hurricane Sandy Moves In, Emergency Supplies Run Out

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:41:35 +0000

In the Northeast, people are swarming to beg, borrow, steal and even purchase last-minute emergency supplies to prepare for the worst of Hurricane Sandy. However, many stores are running out of those items, leaving people to return home empty-handed. But people aren’t giving up. Numerous larger stores in the area are doing their best to [...]

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Country Artists Offer Prayers, Warnings and Jokes as Storm Approaches

Billy Dukes — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:53 +0000

With the eye of 2012's Hurricane Sandy expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, residents along the east coast are taking measures to stay safe during, and after, what is being described as the "perfect storm." Country music's reach extends into all 50 states, so it's no surprise that many of the top names took to Twitter to encourage those in Hurricane Sandy's path to be extra cautious. A few even added some much-needed humor to the conversation surrounding Frankenstorm.

Hurricane Sandy Spinning Toward East Coast

Joe Student — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:15:05 +0000

New York, New Jersey and other coastal states announced evacuations of citizens living in low-lying coastal areas on Sunday, as Hurricane Sandy and an accompanying storm surge threatened the East Coast of the United States. The National Hurricane Center plotted the center of the storm 300 miles southeast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Sunday night. [...]

Frankenstorm Is Coming: Latest Updates and Some Helpful Tips

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:07:19 +0000

Frankenstorm—a nickname for the potential combination of current Category 1 Hurricane Sandy and other storm systems in the North Atlantic and over the continental United States—is almost here, and for much of the East Coast, that means it’s time to get ready for lots and lots of rain, wind, snow and general meteorological mayhem. Hurricane [...]

Rain & Much Cooler Weather On The Way For the Weekend

John Williams — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:15:27 +0000

A chance for rain and the coolest temperatures of the young Fall season are on the way for this weekend.A cold front is expected to move into the area Friday night bringin with it a chance for rain into Saturday. Also the front is going to bring gusty north winds and much cooler temperatures behind [...]

Naming Winter Storms – Bad or Good? [SURVEY]

Mario Garcia — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:54:10 +0000

Alright, it’s one thing to name tropical storms and hurricanes but winter storms, come on! The Weather Channel just announced they will be naming this year’s significant winter storms because they claim it’s easier to follow and easier to prepare for.As long as I can remember we just called a winter storm by saying Ol’ [...]

Weatherman Discovers Tebowing Is Our Best Defense Against Hurricane Isaac

Nick Romano — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:50:05 +0000

When an earthquake hits, crawl under furniture. When a flood hits, get to higher ground. And when Hurricane Isaac hits, Tebow. That’s right, it looks like that iconic internet sensation known as Tebowing is one of our best defenses against harsh winds and rain. Weatherman Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel discovered this while reporting [...]

Heavy Rain Event Could Be Headed Our Way

John Williams — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:03:29 +0000

If the forecasters have it right, we could see flash floods from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac.A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Thursday afternoon and evening across the Four States Area. Rainfall up to 4 inches and locally higher amounts could occur. The could part of the forecast is if the weather computer [...]

Red Cross Shelters Are in Place in North And East Texas

Mario Garcia — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:30:18 +0000

Tropical Storm Isaac has been upgraded to a category 1 hurricane. At this time, Red Cross shelters that are in place in North and East Texas will remain open and ready to comfort those travelers in need through at least noon tomorrow. In addition, a Disaster Relief Operation (DRO) Orientation will be held in Texarkana [...]

Enjoy The Nice Weather This Weekend

John Williams — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:40:32 +0000

Weather will a lot of times make or break a good weekend. This weekend is shaping up as perfect for this time in August. While last year we were topping 110 degrees, this Saturday and Sunday is looking priceless as they say. The forecast calls for sunshine and temperatures in the low 90′s and night [...]

Dangerous Heat Over The Area This Week

John Williams — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:27:36 +0000

A heat advisory is in effect for the area for at least today and tomorrow.High temperatures expected near 104 degrees with the head index (which is the combination of the temperature and the humidity) around 107 degrees this afternoon. This increases the risk of heat related illnesses. Be sure and take plenty of breaks, get [...]

Flood Advisory for Texarkana

John Williams — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:30:16 +0000

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Bowie County in Northeast Texas and Miller County in Southwest Arkansas.A Strong Thunderstorm was dropping rain by a rate of 2 inches per hour across the Texarkana Area with the heaviest on the Texas Side. This photo is of Oaklawn Shopping Center at Robison and New [...]

What's Up With The Weather

John Williams — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:56:29 +0000

After last Summer’s sizzling heat and drought you may wonder how this year is shaping up so far.According to the National Weather Service, this year has actually been drier so far compared to 2011. Through July 5th, last year Texarkana had received 18.53 inches of rain. This year we have gotten only 16.21 inches. Temperature [...]

Heat Advisory Hits the Area Again

John Williams — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:47:45 +0000

The blazing heat has returned to the Texarkana Area.Similar to last summers intense heat, temperatures yesterday spiked to a sizzling 107 degrees. Today, forecasters say it should be around 105 degrees with a heat index, which is the combination of the temperature and the humidity, at around 110 degrees. Officials say to take plenty of [...]

Heat Advisory for Texarkana – Hottest Day So Far in 2012

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:39:37 +0000

This could be our hottest day so far in 2012. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Texarkana and the surrounding area from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday June 26. We are expecting temperatures ranging from 101 to 105, with the humidity it will feel like 110. The risks for heat [...]