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Flash Flood — Sabine, TX

May 9, 2021

Warm, humid, and unstable conditions were in place across the Four State Region on May 9th, ahead of a cold front and attendant shortwave trough that traversed the Southern Plains during the afternoon. Large scale forcing ahead of the trough increased during the afternoon, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing near and ahead of the front across Southwest Arkansas, North Louisiana, and East Texas. Moderate instability and adequate wind shear contributed to the development of strong

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 948587). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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