FEMA administrator tours Houston storm damage with local leaders, announces more help on the way

FEMA administrator tours Houston storm damage with local leaders, announces more help on the way

HOUSTON — On Tuesday, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency toured damaged areas in the Houston area, witnessed relief efforts and met with local leaders as thousands of residents remain impacted across Southeast Texas from last week’s derecho storm. Deanne Criswell made multiple stops while visiting Houston – first touring the disaster relief site at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston in Spring Branch and seeing damage at a nearby apartment…

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Early voting for May 28 primary runoff elections will go on, despite storm damage

Early voting for May 28 primary runoff elections will go on, despite storm damage

Early voting for the May 28 primary runoff will go on as planned on Monday, despite damage reported to some of the Harris County elections facilities. Some locations, however, will not be open for voters. On Sunday night, Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth said in a news release that 44 voting centers will be open from May 20 through May 24 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. There will be some locations, however, that won’t…

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Houston-area storm damage: Update on status of schools, power outages and resources for storm victims

Houston-area storm damage: Update on status of schools, power outages and resources for storm victims

Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Cypress and Waller Thursday night. But 7 deaths, extensive damage and power outages in Houston were caused by a derecho system. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least seven people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know…

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EF-1 tornadoes ripped through Cypress, Waller County areas with winds at more than 100 mph, NWS reports

EF-1 tornadoes ripped through Cypress, Waller County areas with winds at more than 100 mph, NWS reports

The Cypress area tornado had winds of 110 mph. The path size was .77 miles. The Waller tornado peaked at 100 mph. HOUSTON — Two tornadoes touched down in Southeast Texas during Thursday’s severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. One was in Cypress. The other was in Waller County. The NWS had teams spread out across the region and Jeff Evans with the organization told KHOU 11’s Victor Jacobo about the Cypress tornado….

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Houston-area storm damage updates: Clean up continues after NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful derecho ripped through SE Texas

Houston-area storm damage updates: Clean up continues after NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful derecho ripped through SE Texas

Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Cypress and Waller Thursday night. But 7 deaths, extensive damage and power outages in Houston were caused by a derecho system. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least four people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know…

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EF 1 tornadoes ripped through Cypress, Waller County areas at more than 100 mph, NWS reports

EF 1 tornadoes ripped through Cypress, Waller County areas at more than 100 mph, NWS reports

The Cypress area tornado had winds of 110 mph. The path size was .77 miles. The Waller tornado peaked at 100 mph. HOUSTON — Two tornadoes touched down in Southeast Texas during Thursday’s severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. One was in Cypress. The other was in Waller County. The NWS had teams spread out across the region and Jeff Evans with the organization told KHOU 11’s Victor Jacobo about the Cypress tornado….

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Houston-area storm damage updates: NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful derecho event hit SE Texas

Houston-area storm damage updates: NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful derecho event hit SE Texas

Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Cypress and Waller Thursday night. But 7 deaths, extensive damage and power outages in Houston were caused by a derecho system. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least four people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know…

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Houston-area storm damage updates: NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful dericho event hit SE Texas

Houston-area storm damage updates: NWS says two EF-1 tornadoes and powerful dericho event hit SE Texas

Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Waller and Chambers County Thursday night. But 7 deaths, extensive damage and power outages in Houston were caused by a derecho. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least four people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know…

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NWS confirms two EF 1 tornados touched down Thursday — one in the Cypress area and one in Waller County

NWS confirms two EF 1 tornados touched down Thursday — one in the Cypress area and one in Waller County

HOUSTON — Two tornadoes touched down in Southeast Texas during Thursday’s severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. One was in Cypress. The other was in Waller County. According oto the National Weather Service, the Cypress tornado was an EF-1 with winds of 110 miles per hour.  We don’t know the path and how long it was on the ground, but Jeff Evans with the NWS confirmed the tornado touched down in northwest Harris…

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Houston storm damage updates: Under 600,000 still without power

Houston storm damage updates: Under 600,000 still without power

Multiple fatalities were reported with Thursday’s thunderstorms and power was knocked out to nearly a million people. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least four people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know to stay safe. Houston Mayor John Whitmire said that anyone…

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Houston storm damage updates: More than 600,000 still without power

Houston storm damage updates: More than 600,000 still without power

Multiple fatalities were reported with Thursday’s thunderstorms and power was knocked out to nearly a million people. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least four people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know to stay safe. Houston Mayor John Whitmire said that anyone…

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State of Texas wants you to report storm damage | In English and Spanish

State of Texas wants you to report storm damage | In English and Spanish

HOUSTON — There’s widespread damage all across the Houston area and if you’ve been affected, the state of Texas wants to hear from you. The Texas Division of Emergency Management has a way for residents to report their damage through their damage assessment report tool, called iSTAT (Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool). When you are on the website, make sure you select “April 26-Ongoing Severe weather event threat.” According to the state, filling the…

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NWS confirms EF 1 tornado touched down in Cypress area during Thursday's storms

NWS confirms EF 1 tornado touched down in Cypress area during Thursday's storms

HOUSTON — A tornado did touch down in at least one part of the Houston area last night, according to the National Weather Service. According oto the National Weather Service, it was an EF-1 with winds of 110 miles per hour.  We don’t know the path and how long it was on the ground, but Jeff Evans with the NWS confirmed the tornado touched down in northwest Harris County. The NWS had teams spread out…

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NWS confirms tornado touched down in Cypress area during Thursday's storms

NWS confirms tornado touched down in Cypress area during Thursday's storms

HOUSTON — A tornado did touch down in at least one part of the Houston area last night, according to the National Weather Service. At this point, we don’t know the details of the tornado, but Jeff Evans with the NWS confirmed the tornado touched down in northwest Harris County. The NWS had teams spread out across the region and Evans told KHOU 11’s Victor Jacobo that the damage in Cypress was from a tornado….

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Houston storm damage updates: Nearly 700k still without power, no restoration timetable

Houston storm damage updates: Nearly 700k still without power, no restoration timetable

Multiple fatalities were reported with Thursday’s storms and power was knocked out to nearly a million people. HOUSTON — A destructive and deadly storm moved through the Houston area on Thursday, knocking out power, damaging structures and scattering debris everywhere. At least four people were killed. After the storm passed, the cleanup began, but there are some things Houston city officials want you to know to stay safe. Houston Mayor John Whitmire said that anyone…

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