Houston Severe Weather Alert: Hail, Heavy Rain, and Tornado Threat on Monday

Severe Thunderstorm Threat in Washington County

• ⚠️ A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Washington County, including the Brenham area, with the primary threats being large hail and heavy rain.
• 💡 Golf ball-sized hail was reported in the Burton area, and P-sized hail is currently impacting areas north of Brenham.
• ⚡ The storm cell is a supercell, meaning it is rotating, which increases the risk of tornadoes with little to no warning.
• 🚗 Travelers in Washington County are advised to be cautious of high water in low-lying spots and to take cover from the storm.

Storm Evolution and Redevelopment

• 📉 The initial storm cell has shown signs of weakening, with hail size decreasing to P to marble size.
• 🔄 However, there is a redevelopment of storms behind the initial cell, potentially bringing a second round of severe weather to areas like Burton and Brenham.
• 🌊 Additional moisture is moving in from the Gulf of Mexico, with storms developing over Matagorda Bay and lifting north into southwest counties, bringing heavy rain and thunder.

Extended Forecast and Flooding Concerns

• 🗓️ The active weather pattern is expected to continue through Wednesday, with multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms.
• 📈 Tuesday presents the highest severe weather threat, with potential for isolated tornadoes, straight-line wind damage, and large hail.
• 💧 By Wednesday, saturated ground from previous rainfall could lead to exaggerated flooding threats, with potential for 4-5 inches of rain in some areas.
• ☀️ The forecast offers a silver lining with clear and comfortable weather expected for the upcoming Saturday and Sunday.

Monitoring and Safety

• 📡 KHOU 11 is actively monitoring the situation and will break into programming if a tornado warning is issued.
• 🚗 Drivers are advised to seek shelter for vehicles that could be damaged by hail, and to stay indoors if caught in large hail events due to the risk of bodily harm.
• 📺 Updates on the weather situation will be provided on KHOU 11 News at 4:00 PM and on KHOU11 Plus.