Houston Severe Storms Update: Tornado Watch, Damaging Winds, and Heavy Rain

Storm Impact and Warnings

• ⚠️ A Weather Impact Alert is in effect until 5:00 a.m. for the Houston area due to ongoing severe storms.
• ⚡ Isolated tornadoes and straight-line wind damage are possible, with small hail and street ponding also being threats.
• 🚨 A tornado watch is active until 1:00 a.m. tomorrow, covering nearly all of southeast Texas, including Houston and coastal areas.

Current Storm Activity

• 🌧️ A line of thunderstorms is actively moving through the area, with some severe thunderstorm warnings issued for counties like Brazoria and further north.
• 📍 Immediate Houston areas like the north side of Lake Houston, Kingwood, and parts of Harris County are experiencing heavy rain and thunder, with some areas potentially seeing P-sized hail.
• 🚗 Travel is significantly impacted, with reduced visibility and wet road conditions, and some flight delays reported at Bush and Hobby airports.

Specific Storm Threats

• 🌪️ An active tornado warning is in place for areas near Cushing, Highway 96, and Texas 147, with a radar-indicated threat requiring immediate shelter.
• 💥 A severe thunderstorm warning is active in the southern and western parts of the region, with potential for one-inch diameter hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph near areas like Dancinger, Sweeney, and West Columbia.

Forecast and Outlook

• 💨 The line of thunderstorms is expected to push towards the coast by 1:00 a.m., with the severe threat diminishing by 2-3:00 a.m. and stronger storms letting up by 5:30 a.m.
• ☀️ Tomorrow will be beautiful with a high of 82 degrees, and the rain is expected to end.
• 🥶 Chilly air will arrive on Wednesday, leading to a chilly but beautiful Thanksgiving Day.
• ☔ A rain chance is forecast for Thanksgiving weekend, specifically Saturday and Sunday.