Houston Storm Update: Tornado Watch in Effect for Harris County

Storm Activity in Houston Area

• ⚡ The storm cells tracked in the Houston area, including one that may have produced a tornado in northwest Harris County, are currently weakening.
• ⚠️ Damage to an outbuilding at Emergency Services District 11 was reported, but initial assessments indicate very minor damage overall.
• 📉 Lightning counts have decreased, and the tornado warning for the area has expired, suggesting a reduction in immediate threat.

Potential for Further Severe Weather

• 💨 Despite current weakening, the atmosphere remains highly unstable with significant humidity and moisture feeding into storms.
• ⚠️ A Tornado Watch is in effect for the northern half of southeast Texas, including Harris County, until 7:00 PM this evening.
• ⛈️ There is a continued threat for strong thunderstorms late into the evening.

Damage Reports and Observations

• 📍 Storms tracked through Cypress, Tombball, and Spring areas, weakening rapidly as they moved.
• 🧐 Reports of some damage in the Klein area are being investigated, with the nature of the damage (tree damage vs. more significant) yet to be confirmed.
• 🏠 No significant damage to homes has been reported so far, though isolated incidents like a tree on a roof are possible.