The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Northeast Texas Saturday, Dec. 12, and high-water rescues became necessary in some counties in East Texas.
The weather service warned that large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes would be possible throughout the area that includes Cedar Creek Lake where up to three inches of rain fell Saturday afternoon in some places.
Several county roads in the Cedar Creek Lake area regularly fill with water during heavy rains in low-lying areas. Safety officials urge motorists not to attempt to cross roads covered by water, especially if the water is flowing.
The warning extended through Sunday, Dec. 13 at noon with skies expected to clear Sunday night.
Residents should expect high temperatures of 75 degrees, dropping to lows of 55 degrees in the evenings. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph will aggravate the heavy rainfall.