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An NWS official said the tornado was an EF-1 with maximum winds up to 90 mph and did not have much of a track. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Heavy rain and strong winds ripped through the Houston area early Wednesday morning, leaving damage in its path.  A Firestone Tire Shop in the Katy area was destroyed in the storm. The National Weather Service confirmed that a brief tornado hit the area around 2:45 a.m. Video of…

Video of the business shows a collapsed sign and part of the roof of a Firestone completely caved in. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Heavy rain and strong winds ripped through the Houston area early Wednesday morning, leaving damage in its path.  A Firestone Tire Shop in the Katy area was destroyed in the storm. The National Weather Service confirmed that a brief tornado hit the area. Video of the business on Mason Road not far from…

The Burnet County festival organizers encouraged attendees to leave the campgrounds Monday morning. BURNET COUNTY, Texas — Editor’s note: The above video was published on Saturday, before the festival’s cancellation. The total solar eclipse is almost here in Central Texas, but with it comes some cloudy weather followed by the potential for some severe afternoon storms. In preparation for potential hail, strong winds and isolated tornado risks on Monday, a festival based in Burnet County…

The National Hurricane Center is gearing up and preparing for what could be a very busy season. ORLANDO, Fla. — KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist David Paul was the only Houston-area meteorologist who attended the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando this year. The conference focused on all of the tools and technology that are being upgraded to better prepare meteorologists and residents for incoming storms.  Day 1 Paul said the first day of the conference focused on evacuations,…

The National Hurricane Center is gearing up and preparing for what could be a very busy season. ORLANDO, Fla. — KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist David Paul was the only Houston-area meteorologist who attended the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando this year. Paul said the first day of the conference focused on evacuations, which is a subject of great importance to anyone who remembers the stress surrounding Hurricane Rita and the mess that was the 2005 Houston/Galveston evacuation. Since…

Precinct 4 staff closed Patterson Road from Highway to Eldridge Parkway near Bear Creek due to flooding. Strong storms that moved through Thursday and overnight into Friday morning brought torrential rain to the Houston area, leaving some high-water spots. 🚨 Due to rising Buffalo Bayou levels post-heavy rainfall, US Army Corps has closed Addicks and Barker Reservoir flood gates. As a result, #HCPrecinct4 staff has closed Patterson Road from SH 6 to Eldridge Parkway near…

Beau Moreno, a captain with the Houston Fire Department, said at one point they sifted through the ashes to help families look for their belongings. HOUSTON — Several crews are back home after they battled the historic and deadly wildfires in the Texas panhadnle. The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Hutchinson County burned more than one million acres for nearly three weeks. Texas A&M Forest Service announced it was 100% over the weekend. It is now the…

HOUSTON — Tens of thousands of people were heading to RodeoHouston for Friday night’s sold-out concert by the Jonas Brothers. Harris County was under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 5:30 p.m. with large hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph possible, according to the National Weather Service. “Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and NRG Park staff use an extensive weather reporting service to ensure we are prepared. Security and emergency personnel constantly monitor weather…

HOUSTON — Tens of thousands of people were heading to RodeoHouston for Friday night’s sold-out concert by the Jonas Brothers. Harris County was under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 5 p.m. with large hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph possible, according to the National Weather Service. “Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and NRG Park staff use an extensive weather reporting service to ensure we are prepared. Security and emergency personnel constantly monitor weather…

A reported tornado tossed a vehicle across a parking lot at UNT’s campus in Frisco near Preston Road. FRISCO, Texas — Severe weather that swept through North Texas Thursday night produced tennis ball-sized hail in some areas. A possible tornado tossed a vehicle across a parking lot at UNT’s campus in Frisco near Preston Road.  National Weather Service officials Friday morning described the storm as a reported tornado, via social media video they reviewed. But officials…

Under Level 2, there is a slight risk of scattered severe storms are possible, though they’d likely be short-lived and not have widespread coverage over an area. HOUSTON — There is a potential threat for severe weather beginning this afternoon with most of the Houston area under a Level 2 Threat Level. Under Level 2, there is a slight risk of scattered severe storms are possible, though they’d likely be short-lived and not have widespread…

A reported tornado tossed a vehicle across a parking lot at UNT’s campus in Frisco near Preston Road. FRISCO, Texas — Severe weather that swept through North Texas Thursday night produced tennis ball-sized hail in some areas. A possible tornado tossed a vehicle across a parking lot at UNT’s campus in Frisco near Preston Road.  National Weather Service officials Friday morning described the storm as a reported tornado, via social media video they reviewed. But officials…

After living through the Texas Panhandle wildfires, one student is expressing gratitude for the community whose support helped her get to the Houston Rodeo. HOUSTON — At the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the unmistakable “squeal” of pigs will take you straight to where 17-year-old Macie Hansen was preparing to show her crossbreed pig on Thursday. “You’ve got six months of work lined up in 10 feet and you better not mess it up,” she…

GALVESTON, Texas — Researchers say the Gulf Coast is sinking at an alarming rate.

GALVESTON, Texas — Researchers say the Gulf Coast is sinking at an ‘alarming rate.’