Tornado Warning Issued for Northwest Harris County, Texas

Tornado Warning Issued

• ⚠️ A tornado warning was issued for northwestern Harris County, including Cypress and portions of Highway 290, effective until 1:45 p.m.
• ⚡ The storm brought torrential rainfall, dangerous lightning, and areas of rotation, making travel hazardous.
• 🚗 Drivers on highways like Highway 290 experienced complete stops and very poor visibility due to the severe weather.

Storm Movement and Rotation

• 🌪️ The storm system exhibited areas of rotation moving northeast, with specific tracking of rotation near Fry Road and the Town Lake area.
• 📍 The storm's path was projected to move towards areas including Renault Elementary School and eventually approach the Tomball area by 2:00 p.m.
• 🛰️ Radar data showed rotation, and a funnel cloud was observed on camera near Highway 249 and Grant Road, later confirmed by spotters.

Confirmed Tornado and Warnings

• 🚨 A tornado was confirmed by spotters in the northwest Houston area, with potential ground contact reported near 249 and Grant Road.
• 📈 The tornado warning was extended for a larger portion of northern Harris County until 2:30 p.m. due to the observed tornado.
• 💥 Damage reports included an outbuilding destroyed at ESD11 on Stubner Airline in Spring and possible structure damage near Luetta, east of 249 in Klein.

Travel and Airport Disruptions

• ✈️ A ground stop was in effect at Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) until at least 2:30 p.m., with average flight delays of 75 minutes.
• 🚦 Traffic signal lights were reported out around Highway 290 and Telge Road, believed to be weather-related.
• 🚗 Travelers were advised to avoid roadways in the affected areas due to hazardous conditions and potential travel impacts.

Storm Evolution and Outlook

• 📉 While some weakening was observed, the storm system showed a cycle of strengthening and weakening, with continued rotation.
• ⛈️ The tornado watch remained in effect until 7:00 p.m. as additional storms approached from the west.
• ⚠️ Residents in northern Harris County, including Spring and The Woodlands, were urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions.