Flooding potential Monday night and Tuesday

KTRE meteorologist Conley Isom brings this Hurricane Gustav update:

"Besides the winds gusting up to 50 mph, flooding is a big concern with Gustav. Our in house, computer model is showing the possibility of 6-8 inches across Lufkin and Nacogdoches. There could also be a few spots higher than that. Higher amounts could fall to our northwest around Center and towards to Shreveport. I would advise against traveling too much on Tuesday. Remember, if you approach a road that has water over it, turn around and don't drown!
We will be here through out the night and plan to have updates on KTRE.com. Also, look for a live chat later where you can submit questions, comments, and concerns. On air, we will do cut ins about once an hour as new data comes into the weather center." Posted by Conley Isom at 4:12 PM

Wind and rain for Nacogdoches and Lufkin area

Hurricane Gustav is tearing into Louisiana and evacuees are streaming into Nacogdoches, Lufkin and points beyond. The storm will continue marching into our area, in a diminished form.

According to meteorologist Conley Isom with KTRE television in Lufkin, here's the Monday/Tuesday outlook as of Monday mid-day.

Tropical Storm Wind Warnings will be in effect for Lufkin and Nacogdoches from 7PM Monday through 7PM Tuesday!
As hurricane Gustav continues pounding southern Louisiana, we will begin to see the effects later this evening as some of the outer rain bands arrive. The storm is expected to slow down as heads towards East Texas and the current forecast has the center of circulation over Toledo Bend by Tuesday morning.
The winds will be strongest to the east of Lufkin and Nacogdoches, around Center, San Augustine, and Hemphill. There winds could gust up to 60 mph. For the rest of us, winds will be gusting up to 40-50 mph. Make sure you have any loose items tied down or put away so that they do not blow around.
Another big concern is the potential for flooding. Since the storm is expected to slow, rain totals could easily reach 6-10 inches, with some isolated amounts higher than that. Remember, never cross a flooded roadway!

Keep up with changing conditions by following KTRE's updates.

Hurricane Gustav Evacuee Info

Online Hurricane Awareness - City of Nacogdoches

GUSTAV EVACUEES ARRIVE
Nacogdoches has received a number of evacuees fleeing Hurricane Gustav. Two Red Cross Shelters are currently in operation.As of 9:00 a.m. CDT this date, Nacogdoches is sheltering approximately 275 evacuees. The local evacuee check-in point is open at the Fredonia Hill Baptist Church, 1711 South Street (Business US 59).Persons seeking shelter are asked to report to this location where they will receive sheltering instructions.

Do not report directly to a shelter.The Nacogdoches Emergency Operations Center was activated at 10:00 AM Saturday morning, and remains operational on a 24-hour basis.The American Red Cross is in need of volunteers to work at evacuee shelters in Nacogdoches. Anyone wishing to volunteer should report in person to the Nacogdoches Recreation Center at 1112 North Street. Please, no telephone calls.

The City of Nacogdoches emergency telephone bank is also in operation. Persons needing information should call the telephone bank at 936-559-2510. The telephone bank is operational 24 hours.

For more info and updates go to this site:

www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/