Southeast Texas Expecting Strong Storm System Tomorrow

BEAUMONT, TEXAS: A powerful storm system is forming in southeast Texas, bringing with it severe weather tomorrow. We've got all the details.

The US National Weather Service in Lake Charles issued a weather warning today for the upcoming event tomorrow.

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The weather warning was issued at 3 pm CST Tuesday January 28, 2025:

The warning says SETX residents should expect to experience heavy rainfall with damaging winds, large hail, and even a few quick spin up tornadoes.

Here are five essential tips to get your house ready for severe weather:

1. Secure Outdoor Items – Bring in or tie down patio furniture, grills, and decorations to prevent them from becoming projectiles in high winds.
2. Reinforce Windows and Doors – Install storm shutters or board up windows with plywood. Check that all doors are secure, especially garage doors, which are vulnerable to strong winds.
3. Prepare for Power Outages – Have flashlights, batteries, and backup power sources ready. Consider a generator to keep essential appliances running.
4. Clear Gutters and Drains – Remove debris to prevent water buildup and flooding around your home. Ensure downspouts direct water away from your foundation.
5. Stock Emergency Supplies – Have a supply kit with food, water, medications, first aid, and important documents in a waterproof container.

National Weather Service Forecast for SETX:

• Tonight: Patchy fog between midnight and 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
• Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 3pm. Patchy fog between 8am and 10am. High near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
• Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
• Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.