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Photo: NWS
Photo: NWS
A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for many counties surrounding the Houston-area until 3 p.m.:
In southeast Texas, the Tornado Watch is in effect for these following counties.
- Austin
- Brazoria
- Brazos
- Burleson
- Chambers
- Colorado
- Fort Bend
- Galveston
- Grimes
- Harris
- Houston
- Liberty
- Madison
- Matagorda
- Montgomery
- Polk
- San Jacinto
- Trinity
- Walker
- Waller
- Washington
- Wharton
Severe storms are expected to fire up today across the Houston area. The storms could bring intense wind, hail and possibly a few tornadoes. Most of the storms will leave the area by 4 p.m. Sunday.
Stay vigilant to changing weather conditions in your neighborhood with NWS warnings.