UPDATE

US Highway 90 is now open to traffic. Farm Supply Road is still closed and will remain so until further updates are given.

All air monitoring tests came back clear.
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ALERT

A Pipeline Explosion has occurred just east of Farm Supply Road at the intersection of US Highway 90.

US Highway 90 is currently shut down from Highway 395 to Monger Road. Farm Supply Road between US Highway 90 and I10 are also currently shut down.

Emergency Personnel and Pipeline Personnel are on scene.

The leak has been contained and there is no direct threat to the surrounding areas. The flames are minimal and are expected to be extinguished within an hour.

Updates will be released as they become available.

Dry and warm weather will continue through the weekend. The days will be hot as highs climb into the low to mid 90s, but overnight lows will be cooler. Not much rain is expected until Sunday when very isolated storms will return to the area.

A bit drier air will move in today allowing for cooler overnight lows and heat index values in the upper 90s through the weekend. The days will still be hot though with highs climbing into the low to mid 90s. Not much rain is expected until Sunday when pop up storms return.