The National Weather Service provided further timelines for snow and ice expected Thursday and Friday in East Texas, and issued a winter storm warning for the northern parts of the region.

A watch issued for Smith County has been upgraded to a winter storm warning, according to the National Weather Service of Shreveport. 

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a winter storm warning through noon Friday for most of northern East Texas as heavy mixed winter precipitation is possible.

Confidence is increasing that East Texas will see some sort of winter precipitation Thursday and Friday, The National Weather Service in Shreveport said.

East Texas should see rain this upcoming week, followed by the arrival of an Arctic air mass that will cause temperatures to plummet to near- or below-freezing levels.

Saturday’s severe storms gave way to a brief warm-up in East Texas before chilly temperatures are expected to come in January.

East Texas will experience a cold front this Thanksgiving, bringing cooler temperatures, gusty winds and cloudy skies. Expect highs in the mid-50s and windy conditions.

East Texans can expect to endure a warmer, drier winter, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Winter Weather Outlook.

A shift slightly eastward means Tropical Storm Francine is likely to drop some rain, but that's about it, in the East Texas area, the National Weather Service said.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport says, right now, they are watching a potential flood threat later for this week now that TS Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm's path is not expected to cross directly over East Texas.

Texans who were affected by the storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding this spring have until Thursday, Aug. 15 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has identified at least 29 tornadoes that spawned from Tropical Storm Beryl on Monday, including several in East Texas.

Refresh throughout the day for the latest weather updates, watches and warnings as remnants of Beryl move through the East Texas region. Read the latest road closures, power outages and more.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport says cooler temperatures and higher chances of rainfall are possible next week as Hurricane Beryl heads toward Texas.

East Texas will face chances of rain, high winds and thunderstorms through the weekend, although weather conditions could begin to clear by the beginning or middle of next week.

Power outages, damage reports, weather alerts, road closures and other information after severe weather continues to impact East Texas.

East Texas is expected to experience severe weather later today, meteorologists said.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch through 10 p.m. Wednesday for a number of East Texas counties.

Across East Texas, thousands are without power after a strong storm system moved through the area. In Cherokee County, officials report a possible tornado sighting. 

Although sunny skies have returned, this week's severe weather has impacted areas of East Texas, including Smith County.

Cities in Smith County and surrounding areas are under a tornado watch, the National Weather Service of Shreveport said.