First Alert Weather Extra

26:31

Mostly Sunny Skies Prevail; Rain Chances Return This...

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2026/10/06

Sunny to mostly sunny skies are forecast through the end of the week. High temperatures will be in the middle to upper 80s each day. Low-end chances for rain are in the forecast beginning this weekend. Through next week, the forecast calls for daily highs in the 80s, mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, and low chances for rain. Towards the end of next week, another cold front is expected and this could bring a drop in temperatures and higher chances for rain back to East

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28:05

Friday Night Football Rain Chances & Weekend Forecast...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/10/02

Showers and thunderstorms will mostly taper off this evening in time for high school football. Some games may be affected by any lingering rain, but by and large, wet playing surfaces and mud will be the only issue for most tonight. Overnight, the development of more showers and thunderstorms is expected. Severe weather is unlikely, and rainfall rates should be low enough that flooding/flash flooding will not be as high of a concern. The First Alert Weather Days that have been

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29:26

Overnight Flood Watch as Showers & Storms Drench East...

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2026/10/01

First Alert Weather Day(s) remain in place for tonight and Friday as heavy rain and the potential for flooding continue. A Flood Watch is in effect for several East Texas counties overnight. Some locations have already received over an inch of rain in our area, and rainfall totals will continue to rise with the additional showers and thunderstorms. The cold front will move through the area on Friday, keeping temperatures from climbing far into the 80s during the afternoon

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32:14

Heavy, Soaking Rain Is Coming to East Texas Thursday...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/30

First Alert Weather Days are in place for Thursday and Friday as heavy rain and the possibility for flooding are in the forecast. Showers and thunderstorms will begin to move into East Texas Thursday morning and become widespread through the day. While the risk for severe weather is low, heavy rain could lead to flooding and ponding on roadways. Highs Thursday afternoon will be in the upper 80s before the clouds and rain drop temperatures. Showers and thunderstorms will remain

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31:11

First Alert Weather Days: Heavy Rain and Flood Threat...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/29

Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Days as heavy rain will come with the potential for flooding and a low-end risk for severe weather. Most of Wednesday will be dry; temperatures will climb into the low and middle 90s under partly cloudy skies. The chance for rain will increase Wednesday night into Thursday, with widespread showers and thunderstorms expected both Thursday and Friday. Rain will remain possible into the weekend, though the chances will be lower and the

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27:08

First Alert: Thursday & Friday Storms Bring Heavy...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/28

Low-end chances for rain are in the forecast for the next couple of days ahead of a high chance for showers and thunderstorms late this week. Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Days due to the likely showers and thunderstorms and possibility for flooding. Rainfall totals could exceed 2 to 3 inches in some parts of East Texas. High temperatures will be in the 90s before the rain arrives, then we'll drop into the 70s and 80s by this weekend and next week. The two main

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29:16

Pacific Moisture Brings Rain Chances Back to East...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/25

Partly cloudy to mostly clear skies are expected Friday night for high school football. Temperatures will be dropping into the 70s through the evening. The weekend will be warm with highs in the low to middle 90s under partly cloudy skies. Low-end chances for rain will return to East Texas Sunday and increase next week. Moisture continues to stream into the atmosphere from the Pacific and will in turn bring the higher chance for showers and thunderstorms as a cold front

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30:01

Weekend Warmup Before Rain and Cooler Air Arrive Next...

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2026/09/24

Cooler and drier/less humid air will stick around through Friday before there's a brief return of highs in the middle 90s this weekend. Friday's forecast calls for mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. This weekend will generally be dry, minus a low chance for rain late Sunday. High temperatures both Saturday and Sunday will be in the 90s. Next week, a combination of features in the atmosphere will play a role in a cool down for East Texas

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28:17

Heat Peaks This Weekend Ahead of Next Week's Cold...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/18

Happy Friday, East Texas! We've made it to the end of the week. For high school football tonight, skies will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping out of the 90s and into the 80s. Light south and southeast winds are expected. This weekend will be sunny to mostly sunny and hot; highs will be in the upper 90s. Early next week, a cold front moves into East Texas. This will be a weak cold front; highs will only drop a couple of degrees, but cooler air will continue filtering

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26:55

Record September Heat Continues; Rain Returns Early...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/16

The late-summer-into-early-fall heat persists through the end of this week, after we've just experienced our warmest first half of September on record in Tyler and our second-warmest in Longview. A cold front is expected early next week, but high temperatures will remain in the 90s even after the front passes through East Texas. That said, this cold front will still bring us a chance for showers and thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday as well.Today in

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28:18

Upper 90s Holding Strong Ahead of Next Week's Cold...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/16

Above normal high temperatures remain in the forecast through the end of the week. We'll be in the middle to upper 90s up until our highly anticipated cold front arrives on Monday of next week. Chances for rain remain low-end until then, but with the cold front next week will come a higher chance for showers and thunderstorms. Of little to no concern for East Texas in the short term, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area for potential tropical development in the

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28:45

Few showers/storms tonight, hot this weekend, cold...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/11

A few showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through early this evening; rain will come to an end around sunset. This weekend will be hot and sunny/mostly sunny. There are low-end chances for rain in the forecast this weekend and next week. Higher chances for rain are in the forecast towards the end of next week as a cold front moves into the area. Highs next weekend could be in the upper 80s, along with lows in the 60s.Today in weather history... On September 11,

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26:09

Warm Week Ahead, But a Cold Front is Coming Late Next...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/10

Low-end chances for rain continue in the forecast for tomorrow and the next several days as highs remain above normal for middle to late September. Our focus, maybe excitement, remains tuned to a possible cold front and increased chances for rain late next week. There are persistent signals that around September 18, and the days that follow, highs could drop into the low 90s and upper 80s across East Texas. We did get a new drought monitor update today, and while there was

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32:58

Ready for a Break? Late Next Week Brings Cooler Temps...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/09

Summer heat continues this week as highs will remain above normal through the end of the first full week of September. Low-end chances for rain are in the forecast each day through the weekend, with more rain chances also in the forecast next week. There are increasing signs that towards the end of next week we could see a significant cooldown in East Texas. Two of the long-range weather models we use in the First Alert Weather Center indicate highs could drop into the 80s

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29:23

Labor Day Weekend Heat and Chances for Rain |...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/04

There is a chance for a few showers and isolated thunderstorms this evening, but these should be minimally disruptive for high school football tonight. Temperatures will be in the 90s at kickoff and drop into the 80s through the course of the evening. This weekend will be hot with a mix of clouds and sunshine. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, which looks like the best/highest chance for the weekend. Both Sunday and Monday (Labor Day) have a lower

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29:56

Tropical Storm Edouard Exits: What's Next for East...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/03

The remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard will continue to bring rain to parts of Texas tonight into tomorrow. Though, at this point, most of the rain East Texas will see from Edouard has fallen. Additional chances for showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast through the Labor Day holiday weekend, but the chances/coverage will not be high. Temperatures, while they've been cooler over the last couple of days, will rebound into the middle and upper 90s by early next week. There

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28:31

Tropical Storm Edouard Brings Flash Flood Risk to...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/09/01

We are on weather alert this evening as Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall and moves into East Texas as it weakens. A First Alert Weather Day is in place for tonight and tomorrow for Deep East Texas. The risk for severe weather (tornadoes, wind, hail) is low with this storm; however, there is a high concern for flooding/flash flooding from the heavy rain associated with Edouard. The highest rainfall totals in East Texas are expected along the Trinity River; flood watches are

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29:01

Red Zone Forecast and Details on Rain Leading up to...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/08/28

Happy Friday, we've made it to the end of the week! A few isolated showers and storms will be possible this evening. These should hopefully not be too disruptive for high school football as they'll be few and far between. There will be another low chance for rain on Saturday. High temperatures this weekend will be in the upper 90s and triple digits under sunny to mostly sunny skies. Low-end chances for rain will be in the forecast next week, including Labor Day weekend. High

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28:42

Lower humidity for football tomorrow; more rain in...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/08/27

A few isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible Thursday evening, primarily in Deep East Texas. Temperatures will fall into the middle 70s overnight. Friday will be sunny to mostly sunny with highs in the upper 90s, and triple digits for some. Lower humidity Friday afternoon and evening should make for a somewhat more tolerable evening as high school football games across the area kick off. The weekend forecast calls for sunny, hot, and dry conditions. Chances for rain

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28:37

Cold Front Brings Relief from the Heat - But Not Much...

First Alert Weather Extra ·

2026/08/26

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into the overnight hours. The Storm Prediction Center has a risk for strong wind and hail for parts of East Texas through Thursday pre-dawn. A weak cold front will move through East Texas on Thursday, bringing relief from the heat - highs will only be in the upper 90s! Yes, it'll still be hot out there, just not as hot. The weekend forecast is looking sunny to mostly sunny and hot; highs will remain in the upper

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