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Storms moving out, but Flash Flood Watch remains until Thursday
Strong storms moved through the Houston area on Tuesday night, bringing lightning, hail and strong winds.
HOUSTON — Strong storms moved through southeast Texas Tuesday, bringing with them strong wind, heavy rain and plenty of lightning.
Here’s a list of active watches and warnings:
A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for Brazoria, Matagorda, Jackson and Wharton Counties.
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 2 a.m. Wednesday for the Houston area.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the following counties until Thursday morning: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Matagorda, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Montgomery, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington and Wharton Counties.
Flooding was a big concern with these storms, but as KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist David Paul notes, the storms moved quickly, which helped to keep our bayous and streams within their banks.
As of Tuesday, much of the state of Texas remains under a Flash Flood Watch. This includes the Dallas region down to Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Houston.
What to do during a Tornado Warning
People within the affected area should seek shelter immediately and take action. The warning means there is an imminent danger to life and property. Here are some tips:
- Get In: Get inside a sturdy structure, find shelter in an interior room, away from windows.
- Get Low: Seek shelter on the lowest floor possible, or underground, if possible.
- Hold On: Grab on to a sturdy object and hold on.
Power outages
CenterPoint Energy is reporting power outages across the Houston area. Click here to see the map.
When Houston’s flood threat will be the greatest
WEDNESDAY: Two rounds of storms move through on Wednesday, according to the latest model runs. The first pushes through our eastern fringe counties by 2 a.m. and off into Louisiana by sunrise. Another round comes in the late afternoon and may sit on us for a while which is a little concerning.
THURSDAY: Texas will still see rain, but after the morning hours, it won’t be as heavy as previous days, thankfully. Dallas to Austin will have a marginal risk of flooding, and Houston and much of Southeast Texas will have a slight risk of flooding.
Storms light up the sky
There was plenty of lightning in Tuesday night’s storms and viewers were sharing their photos and videos. Below is a video Stephanie G. sent us. You can see more videos here.
How much rain are we talking?
Currently, our greatest concern is street flooding, especially in areas that get the worst of Wednesday’s downpours. We are not expecting widespread flooding in homes or structures, but those who live in very low-lying areas or areas with draining issues will want to keep a close eye on the radar. Either way, the rain is going to make for a nasty commute Wednesday. Remember, turn around – don’t drown. If you can’t see the bottom of the roadway, don’t assume you know how deep the water is.