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Experts warn East Texans about the health risks of microplastic particles from plastic water bottles, which can break down and release chemicals when exposed to high temperatures in hot cars, especially during a heatwave, potentially leading to health issues such as reproductive problems and cancer.
Experts warn that hot temperatures in East Texas can cause plastic water bottles to break down and release microplastics, which may pose health risks, emphasizing the importance of reducing plastic use during extreme heat.
East Texas can expect warm and muggy weather with spotty showers and temperatures reaching the lower 80s. There's a possibility of storms with large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes, especially in the northwestern counties. Overnight and Friday will bring more rain and the potential for severe weather due to a weak cold front. Saturday will see heavy showers, while Sunday may have a few heavy showers in Deep East Texas. The region is expected to dry out by Monday and Tuesday.
Parts of East Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley are experiencing dangerous flooding due to heavy rainfall, with some areas expected to receive up to 10 inches in a week. Flash flood watches and warnings are widespread, with some regions already exceeding 7 inches of rain. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 3 moderate risk of flash flooding, and additional rainfall of 4 to 6 inches is expected in flood-prone areas. The heavy rain is desperately needed due to severe drought conditions, but the rapid rates of rainfall are causing flooding concerns.
UT Health East Texas, a network of hospitals in East Texas, has been unable to accept ambulances to emergency rooms since Thanksgiving Day due to a potential cybersecurity incident. The hospital network is currently operating using downtime procedures while investigating the incident and working to bring computers back online. This incident follows a series of cyberattacks on hospitals across the United States in recent months. The Department of Health and Human Services, US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the FBI have not yet commented on the situation. Cybersecurity threats to healthcare providers have been persistent, with hundreds of organizations being forced offline by cyberattacks since the start of the pandemic.
One person has died and four others have been injured in a fireworks explosion at the Firehouse Nine event venue in east Texas. The incident occurred during preparations for a Fourth of July event, and no foul play is suspected. The fire is currently under investigation.
More than 34,000 of SWEPCO's 59,000 customers in Gregg County, East Texas, are without power after severe storms hit the area on Friday. Over 200,000 SWEPCO customers are without power in total, out of nearly 550,000 customers. Some counties have reported outages affecting up to 96% of customers.
A tornado touched down in Tyler, Texas causing damage to businesses and homes. Reports of transformers exploding and damage at Prosthetic Orthotic Associates on East Idel Street have also been reported. KLTV viewers sent in pictures and videos of the funnel cloud forming and moving across the town. The severe weather was predicted to continue until late Thursday night and possibly into early Friday morning.
East Texas is under a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday due to the likelihood of two rounds of strong/severe thunderstorms, with the greatest risk being strong/gusty thunderstorm winds of 70 mph or more. The northern half of East Texas is under an ENHANCED RISK, while the southern half is under a SLIGHT RISK in the risk category. Flash flooding is possible with rainfall totals of up to three inches in some areas. Residents are advised to stay weather alert and sign up for First Alert-ThunderCall.