Tuesday, November 10, 2026

South Central

TX, OK, LA, AR

Published 4:00 AM Central

YellowRegional levelUnchanged from yesterday

The South Texas flood watch that ran through noon Monday is no longer in the NWS Corpus Christi discussion, which now shows 0.5 to 2 inches of rain through Tuesday and no watches in the region's NWS offices checked. Two crashes (Turner Turnpike in Oklahoma, I-10 at Seguin, Texas) and the Deep Ellum shooters still sought are the main items.

Drops to Green if Deep Ellum suspects are arrested and the Turner Turnpike reopensGoes Orange if Thursday's front brings the freeze or fire weather the Louisiana office describes, or heavier rain returns to saturated South Texas

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Regions rate local conditions. Nationwide issues, like fuel prices, set the US level.

SITREP What changed in this region

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Turner Turnpike, Okla.: one student killed, others critically hurt in SUV and semi crash

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said a semi-truck merging onto the eastbound Turner Turnpike from a Love's travel plaza hit a Tulsa Public Schools SUV carrying Webster High School students at about 12:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, near mile marker 170 in Lincoln County, and the SUV rolled over (KJRH, News 9). KJRH reported KJRH reported one student died and the other seven people aboard, six students and a teacher, were taken to hospitals in critical condition (counts vary by outlet).; News 9 reported six other students and a staff member were taken to Tulsa hospitals, several in critical condition. OHP said it is too early to determine fault; the truck driver was not hurt (KJRH). Eastbound lanes were closed with traffic diverted at mile marker 168 (News 9); a reopening time was not found.

KJRH: 1 student dead, others critically hurt in Turner Turnpike crash News 9: Deadly Turner Turnpike crash involving Webster High School SUV OKC Fox: One killed, several injured in Turner Turnpike crash near Chandler

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Seguin, Texas: five people from the Houston area die when an SUV leaves an I-10 overpass

ABC13 reported a Chevy Tahoe heading east on I-10 in Seguin left the overpass and landed on FM 725, killing all five aboard: two adults (30 and 31), a 13-year-old boy and girls aged 6 and 3, the five were from Porter, Texas, per ABC13; officials had not said whether they were related. The headline dates the crash Nov. 7 and the text says Sunday (Nov. 8).. The headline dates the crash Nov. 7 while the article text says Sunday, so the date differs within the report. Seguin police are investigating and have not given a cause; officials noted rain and a wet road, and the interstate was closed more than five hours.

ABC13: Officials identify five victims who died in crash on I-10 in Seguin ABC13: Man, woman and 3 children from Houston area killed in Seguin crash

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Dallas Deep Ellum shootings: one man charged, other shooters still sought (as of Nov 5-6)

Re-checked Nov 10: no development newer than Nov 5-6 turned up. Police said three shootings in about 75 minutes killed four people and hurt at least 15 (NBC DFW). A 31-year-old man faces seven aggravated-assault counts in the shooting that wounded seven (Dallas Observer, CBS Texas); a second man was arrested on a firearm-possession charge and was not named as a shooter. Police said more arrests are expected, and the federal, state and local effort called Operation Deep Cover continues (CBS Texas).

FOX 4: Authorities announce update in Deep Ellum Halloween shooting case CBS Texas: Officials urge Deep Ellum suspects to surrender Dallas Observer: Dallas police arrest first suspected gunman NBC DFW: Dallas Halloween shootings leave 4 dead and 15 hurt

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South Louisiana: drought fire weather, then a strong cold front and possible first freeze

NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge said dry air and drought raise fire-spread concerns through Tuesday and again late in the week, with burn-ban areas told not to burn outdoors. A strong dry cold front arrives Thursday with hazardous marine winds Thursday through Friday night, and the first freeze of the season is possible for some areas, mainly Saturday morning. No watches or warnings are in effect. NWS Little Rock also shows near-freezing temperatures across Arkansas Saturday morning.

NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge forecast discussion (Nov 9-10)NWS Little Rock forecast discussion (Nov 9-10)

Regional board Tap a line for detail

Power & utilities

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ERCOT's operations log (newest entry Nov 10, 12:00 a.m.) reports no sudden generation loss over 450 MW on Nov 9 and lists no advisory, watch or emergency; it also lists a planned East DC tie outage Nov 10 (7 a.m.

Weather & hazards

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No watches or warnings were listed by the Houston, Austin/San Antonio, Corpus Christi (coastal flood advisory ended 3 a.m.

No watches or warnings were listed by the Houston, Austin/San Antonio, Corpus Christi (coastal flood advisory ended 3 a.m. Tuesday), Brownsville, Norman, Tulsa, Little Rock or New Orleans offices. Houston expects cloudy, cool weather with light rain and a possible stronger disturbance Tuesday night; fog is likely in the San Antonio area on saturated ground. The items to watch are a Thursday cold front, possible first freeze in Louisiana and Arkansas Saturday morning and drought fire weather in south Louisiana.

NWS Houston/Galveston forecast discussion (Nov 9-10)NWS Austin/San Antonio forecast discussion (Nov 9-10)NWS Corpus Christi forecast discussion (Nov 9-10)NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge forecast discussion (Nov 9-10)NWS Norman forecast discussion (Nov 9-10)

Travel & transport

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The eastbound Turner Turnpike was closed after the Nov.

The eastbound Turner Turnpike was closed after the Nov. 9 crash near mile marker 170, with a reopening time not found (News 9). I-10 at Seguin was closed more than five hours after the fatal crash (ABC13). DriveTexas, ODOT and airport status were not checked.

News 9: Deadly Turner Turnpike crash ABC13: Seguin I-10 crash victims

Health, water & safety

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Turner Turnpike (1 student killed, others critically hurt), Seguin (5 killed) and Deep Ellum (4 killed, 15 hurt, other shooters sought) are the main safety items.

Turner Turnpike (1 student killed, others critically hurt), Seguin (5 killed) and Deep Ellum (4 killed, 15 hurt, other shooters sought) are the main safety items. Searches for Houston, New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Little Rock found only single-victim shootings; Gun Violence Archive was not searched by state.

KJRH: Turner Turnpike crash ABC13: Seguin I-10 crash CBS Texas: Deep Ellum suspects urged to surrender

Elsewhere Other regions and the world

NortheastYellow ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC No Northeast disruption was found in Nov. SoutheastYellow VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, KY The St. MidwestGreen OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS No Midwest storm or large outage was found in Nov. Mountain WestYellow MT, ID, WY, CO, UT, NV, AZ, NM U.S. PacificYellow WA, OR, CA, AK, HI Wind advisories and gale warnings start Tuesday in western Washington, with a stronger atmospheric river and high surf forecast for the Washington and Oregon coast Friday to Sunday. WorldOrange Global, as it affects Americans The Iran war still drives the world story that reaches American households: no US-Iran deal, Hormuz restricted.

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