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Confirmed Tornado Crosses Highway 249 in Northwest Harris County

KHOU 11December 5, 20254 min3,818 views
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Tornado Sighting and Confirmation

  • 🌪️ A funnel cloud was observed on Harris County traffic cameras, specifically near the Highway 249 and Grant Road area.
  • ⚠️ Trained weather spotters and the National Weather Service have confirmed a tornado that made contact with the ground.
  • ⚡ The storm system brought dangerous lightning and heavy rainfall, with reports of hail up to an inch in diameter.

Storm Movement and Impact

  • 🚗 The tornado was seen moving southward over Highway 249, impacting the Willowbrook area.
  • 🚦 In the aftermath, reports indicate traffic signal issues around the 290 and Telge Road intersection, with the Cy-Fair Fire Department responding.
  • ⚠️ While no other weather damage reports have been confirmed yet, the situation is being closely monitored.

Weather Conditions and Warnings

  • ☁️ A significant shelf cloud was observed moving into the northwest Houston area, signaling deteriorating weather conditions.
  • 📍 The storm activity, including dangerous lightning, was heading towards the Spring area and along Highway 249.
  • 🚨 A tornado warning was in effect for northern Harris County due to observed rotation signatures on radar.
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