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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

7 years

Well, East Texas, Grand Baby number 14 was born yesterday in Tyler. My wife Beth and I would like to introduce you to Joshua Michael Scirto.

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Mark Scirto

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4 years

@PatrickMahomes Whitehouse, Texas is very proud of you, Patrick. Keep it up!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

Here is 30 seconds of an amazing sunset in progress from our Downtown Longview Tower Cam. Just stunning. I hope you enjoy it.

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Mark Scirto

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4 years

At Approximately 8:13 PM this evening (Monday)... Our Longview TowerCam, I believe, was stuck by lightning. This is the last photo that was actually shown on the feed. So, we may not be able to show a Downtown Longview TowerCam shot for a while. WOW!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

1 year

@HamlinIsland They won by “3”!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

With the high, thin clouds out there tonight, a wonderful ‘ring around the moon’ is out there. Looks really nice. The light from the moon is being reflected through the ice crystals in the clouds causing the ring. Just FYI.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Prayers needed! I know you know that.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

Nice job, @Whataburger

Whataburger®

@Whataburger

6 years

Hey @PatrickMahomes5 , let us know where we should send this

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

7 years

Sherry Tipton of Longview shared this pic from Gilmer Rd. And Loop 281 in Longview. Looks like a panther ready to strike.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Christmas Tie #16 . This is very appropriate considering The Big Guy flys tonight. What do you think?

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

The Winter Storm Warning for East Texas has been cancelled early. Snow flurries and a few sleet pellets will be possible through afternoon, but little to no accumulation is expected.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Happy Easter everyone. The Lord has given us a beautiful day to celebrate His Resurrection. Let us all celebrate well. Alleluia!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

7 years

Emma Katherine Mooney, Grand Baby Number 13, was born on Saturday AM. My wife Beth and I are so happy. Number 14 due soon. God is Good!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Christmas Tie #13 . A bit more subtle, but I think this one is nice. What do you think?

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

Wow...This guy gets around. Just having a little fun. #Berniememes #BernieSandersMittens #Bernie #BernieSandersmemes

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

"WE'RE TEXANS. TEXANS ARE ALWAYS RESILIENT. AND WE WILL ONCE AGAIN, AS WE ALWAYS DO, SHOW THE WORLD HOW TEXANS RESPOND WHEN WE COME TOGETHER. WHEN WE COME TOGETHER NOTHING CAN DEFEAT US. INSTEAD WHEN WE COME TOGETHER, TOGETHER WE WILL DEFEAT COVID-19 IN TEXAS."- GOV. ABBOTT

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

8 years

A rare, Iridescent Pileus cloud over Palestine, TX last evening. Photo: Craig Harris. Amazing!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

The Santification Process is complete. Now, all we need is you to join us at the Holiday in the Garden event tomorrow at the Tyler Rose Garden. It all gets started at 10 AM with vendors, fun and more. At about 3:30, Santa Scirto will arrive for pictures. The pictures are free.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

May peace be with you and your family at this very special time of year!!! I would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

The latest from the Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire KLTV viewing area in the Moderate Risk for severe weather on Friday. This is a 45% chance of significant severe weather. Strong winds of 70-80 MPH are likely in the stronger storms along with isolated tornadoes.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

Finally remembered my Texas Tie for Texas Independence Day

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Congratulations Longview Lobos!!! State Champions!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

East Texas...We have a wonderful opportunity to view the International Space Station this evening beginning at 7:00 PM. Skies will be crystal clear, so this will be a great chance to get everyone outside to view this amazing sight. Please pass this on!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

9 months

Just going to vent here just a bit... On my way home for lunch, I let 2 people in on Broadway as I was heading south. 2 different cars...2 different reasons. Neither driver smiled or waved. Nothing. I will continue to be nice on the roads, others need to be nicer. Yes? Okay, done

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

I am actually seeing a few flurries in South Tyler tonight. Is anyone else seeing this???

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

If you live between Kennard and Grapeland you need to take shelter NOW. There storm in your area has tornado potential.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

7 years

Nice job boys!!!!!

Little League SW

@llbsouthwest

7 years

The 2017 U.S. Champions: Lufkin, Texas! #LLWS

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

Record low temperatures once again shattered this morning across East Texas. This will be the coldest morning of the week, but another winter storm is on the way to East Texas tomorrow.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

New this morning, the National Hurricane Center is watching an area near the Yucatan Peninsula for potential tropical cyclone development. They've given it a 40% chance of formation in the next 5 days.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

7 years

As of this minute, it is illegal to text and drive in Texas. JFYI

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

I know it doesn't feel like Fall out there, but I have been looking at the extended forecast models and for the 5th day in a row, it is indicating a strong/fall-like cold front to move into ETX on, or near, October 3rd! FINGERS CROSSED...Much Cooler Air!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

Just one week ago, high temperatures were brutally cold across East Texas. Just one week later...It feels like Spring. Only in Texas. Tomorrow, we are looking for mid-70s for highs. Enjoy the sun and spring-like temperatures.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

Heavy snow bands are moving through now and more is on the way overnight. Travel is already hazardous and will become worse through the morning hours. Stay home and stay warm! The entire First Alert Weather Team will have the latest information tonight on East Texas News at 10.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

Watch the water rise as the storm surge moves into Long Island Sound today. Just incredible how quickly the water rose as Isaias moves northward.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

@Whataburger To get in my belly!!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas. Prayers for a prosperous 2020!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

Just asking.... Who out there is ready for some warmer temperatures? I know it is still winter, but... Who wants some nicer/warmer weather?

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

FYI - Here is a map of East Texas with all of the counties labeled. Just make sure you KNOW what county you live in as more information is given on Hurricane Laura.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

...and I think that was the one that got our Downtown Longview TowerCam!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

A Large Plume of Saharan Dust has moved over the Central Atlantic Ocean and is moving westward. This is an annual, or nearly every year occurrence, and it is likely to move over the Gulf of Mexico by the middle part of next week. We will update you often.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

7 years

Houston Astros!!! World Series Champs!!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

More Saharan Dust is likely to move into ETX for a few days starting Wednesday. Another wave of dust will likely make it to East Texas by this weekend and yet another just a few day after that. So, Hazy Skies are likely while this dust is in our area.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

1 year

"I wouldn't touch you a...39 and a half foot pole" ... but at least at the end, he was a Nice Grinch! I think this is one of my all-time favorites in my collection. I hope you like it too. Tie #10 . Ho Ho Ho!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

7 years

Just how big is Hurricane Irma? This is just incredible.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Another Peanuts Christmas Tie to share with you. I love this one. I hope you do, too. What do you think???

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

THE ROADS ARE VERY, VERY ICY!!! I took this photo on S. Broadway (Tyler) at Loop 323, heading South. The roads are DANGEROUS! Some places are better than others, but this is what most of the roads look like now! I was stopped. I stop waaaay behind the cars in front of me.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

1 year

If you look closely...a few snow flakes are flying in Downtown Tyler...They are flying SIDEWAYS...but they are there.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

Kinda scared me... I was setting a new camera shot on the Downtown Longview Towercam and this fella / gal showed up. WOW. Just hanging out...I guess.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

If you run outside...or you can walk, too...you will see the moon and Jupiter is just below and to the right of it. Nothing major just looks kinda cool. JFYI

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

Here is Christmas Tie #5 . A little more fun with this one. I hope you like it.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

The Atumnal Equinox Is HERE!!! Welcome to Fall. What a beautiful day to celebrate the change of the season!!! Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

Tonight's Full Moon is the Harvest Moon...closest full moon to the Atumnal Equinox. Fall Officially begins on Wednesday afternoon. Best news, it will feel like fall on Wednesday as a cold front moves through tomorrow. Excellent Timing! Enjoy!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

The COLDEST air of the season is slated for WEDNESDAY AM. Frost and even our first FREEZE are possible. Record Lows in Longview/Lufkin, I believe are safe, but Tyler may break a record on Wed AM. Normal First Frost is MID-NOVEMBER, so this is early!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

Just FYI... Here is a map of East Texas with all of the counties listed. You may want to put this on your desktop or print a copy for a reference sheet during severe weather coverage. Hope you find this helpful...

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

If you have watched for any length of time, you know I love golf. This tie makes me want to get out there and play. I may have to do that soon. Weather looks pretty good, actually. What do you think of this one?

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

Here is your Pollen/Mold Count from UT Health and KLTV-7 for Monday, November 21, 2022, Please click here for more info... #pollen

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

I am so happy to say..."Only One More Night". A Hard Freeze Warning is in effect as low temperatures are expected back into the teens in the morning. Please keep it up! Only 1 more night!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

It's coming!!! Maybe not fast enough for some of you, but it is coming!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

ABC News picked up our story.

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5 years

"It's a deer! It's a deer!" Responding to a burglary call, police bust into a Texas house, guns drawn—but the culprit was unable to put its hands up. Chaos ensued as the officers tried to get the panicked deer out of the house.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

A Cold Front....Well, A Cool Front anyway...is expected to move into East Texas on Wednesday. Hot and Dry for Tuesday and then rain moves in on Wednesday with the front. Highs near 100 through Wednesday, then only into the lower 90s on Thursday.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

Here is a map of East Texas showing all of our counties. May be of some help to you. Find yours...know the counties that surround you and you will be ahead of the severe weather game...for sure.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

26 days

It may look like fog...but it is smoke moving into the Eastern sections of TX from agricultural fires in Mexico Central America being brought into our area from the south. Hopefully, the front that moves through today and tonight will drive this out.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

Comparing 2022 and "The Year Of Heat" - 2011... This year is still behind on total days of 100 degrees or more. 18 fewer 100 degree days in Tyler, 19 fewer days for Longview and only 8 fewer days for the city of Lufkin. Come on Fall!!! .. Just 36 days.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

I get a lot of hummingbirds at my feeders...but nothing like this.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

...Now, all we need is a good cold front and some cool air!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

No doubt about it...the Holiday Season is upon us.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Some good news to share with you. The Storm Prediction Center has taken a good part of ETX out of the Enhanced Risk for the rest of the night, therefore, I have dropped the Hail Risk back to Medium, rather than high. Please remain Weather Alert. Storms are likely overnight.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

LOOK!!!! Below normal temperatures and Above normal rainfall for much of the southcentral U.S... including East Texas. I like this kind of extended forecast. This comes from the Climate Predication Center and is valid from August 26 through September 01. YAY!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

Christmas Tie #1 . I love this time of year!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

It’s. National Selfie Day... so here ya go. #NationalSelfieDay

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Look... Up in the sky. It's a Bird...it's a plane...no, not Superman, but a total lunar eclipse. This will occur Sunday night. All of the details are on the graphics. Enjoy. Bundle Up and take lots of pictures and send them along. Thanks in advance.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

A few showers are lingering behind the cold front but it looks like the severe threat has moved out of East Texas!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

I hope this helps...just a little. Just 37 days until Fall. As always, will it feel even a little like fall when fall begins? Let's hope it is a little cooler, anyway. Have a great weekend, East Texas.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

7 years

Six months until Christmas! Just saying. 🎄🎅🏼🎁🤶🏼 signed, Santa Scirto. Ho! Ho! Ho!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

What a beautiful day to view some of God's Creations. The Azaleas are in full bloom across East Texas...especially in Tyler. Come by this weekend and check them out.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

1 year

East Texas.... Please take this line of thunderstorms seriously. As the storms move through ETX, winds of 70-80 mph or more will be possible. Secure all loose objects so that they don't cause more issues. Please stay indoors when these storms move through. Please remain Alert.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

10 years

@HappyPatterson No way, Happy. ;-)

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

Update on the Tropical Low, now over the central Gulf of Mexico. It continues to move WNW at 10 mph and may become a tropical depression within the next 24-48 hours. As far as ETX is concerned, this will only be a moderate rain maker on Fri/Sat and Sun.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

It looks like our extended period of chilly and wet conditions will come to an end...at least temporarily starting next week. Slightly Above Normal Temperatures are expected along with Near Normal Precipitation...which is not really too much for late November/Early December.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

Landfall of Major Hurricane Ian is just a short time from now along the Sanibel/Pine Island areas. Winds remain just below Category 5 levels, at 155 mph with gusts near 190 mph. You can check on Ian on your KLTV Weather App at any time. #ian

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

Here are the peak wind gusts from Thursday, October 28, 2021. These are the top 9 locations and wind gusts. Just a bit too windy today, for sure. #PeakWindGusts

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

Thanks to a warm front moving northwestward through East Texas...it has given many of us a partly cloudy sky to enjoy for the rest of the afternoon and into the evening hours. Please enjoy!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

2 years

Here is it...Christmas Tie #16 . A very kind viewer sent this to me last year and I didn't have a chance to wear it...so here it is! I hope y'all like it. Snoopy and Santa...great combination. Merry Christmas, East Texas.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

A very colorful Christmas Tie to share with you today. Kinda gets me into the excitement of the season. What’re your thoughts? Do you approve?

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

A Beautiful Sunset from out Downtown Longview Towercam. WOW!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Okay...Warning!!! Daylight Saving Time Begins NEXT WEEKEND! NOT this weekend. So... NEXT Saturday night before bed or officially on Sunday morning, March 10th, at 2 AM...we all set our clocks AHEAD 1 Hour. We will lose an hour of sleep, but gain the extra daylight during the eve.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

7 years

Happy Easter, East Texas. May God bless you this weekend and always!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

Okay... Here is my favorite Christmas Tie. Why? Because of the "other end" of the tie with the little Grinch on it. I am not a grinch, but this tie makes me happy. I hope you like it, too. Enjoy, and please don't be a Grinch this Christmas Season.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

Here is a timeline of when to expect snow and ice in East Texas:

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Getting so close, I can almost taste it. Not sure how fall tastes, but it is certainly getting close. Need some fall-like temperatures soon. Agreed?

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

5 years

Plain and simple... What a beautiful day. Get outside and enjoy this day. I will. I am already.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

If you saw the AMBER ALERT on your phone this evening, here is the story. PLEASE SHARE...

Amber Alert issued for missing Van Zandt Co., Texas, teen; second ‘person of interest’ named

Law enforcement have issued a statewide Amber Alert for a missing teenager from Van Zandt County.

www.kltv.com

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

7 years

Happy 2017 to all! Let's make it a good one!!! Please be safe out there!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

Which season makes you the happiest? All of these photos were taken right here in East Texas.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

At this time, most all of the wintry precipitation has moved out of East Texas. A few flurries, maybe some sleet will be possible...but not much more is expected tonight...Just Cold!!! Continue to stay warm!!! Winter Storm Warnings Continue.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

In Just A Few Minutes... This will happen. Gotta have fun sometimes. Have a great night. #Lotsof21st

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

4 years

Tropical Depression #11 has formed over the Open Atlantic Ocean. When this system becomes a tropical storm, which it should within the next 24 hours or so, it will be named Josephine. Looks as if this system will have no impacts on the Gulf of Mexico.

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

8 years

Maybe this will help..... Share with your friends.... 62 Days Until Autumn Begins!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

6 years

Here is Futurecast showing the TIMING of the storms expected to move through East Texa this afternoon and into tonight. Please be prepared for these storms. Thunderstorm winds of 60 mph or more are possible along with some large hail and isolated tornadoes. Stay Weather Alert!!!

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Mark Scirto

@KLTVWX

3 years

Tornado Watch until 8 pm, Counties in Orange. Severe T'Storm Warning for counties in Yellow Until 2:00 pm. Lightning is increasing as is the coverage of the storms out ahead of the front. Please remain alert. Hail/Strong Winds and an isolated tornado are possible.

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