Montgomery County Judge says it’s ‘highly likely’ a tornado hit the Porter Heights area

Montgomery County Judge says it’s ‘highly likely’ a tornado hit the Porter Heights area

Residents in Porter Heights near FM 1314 and Old Houston Road reported strong winds and significant damage to homes and buildings. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — In Montgomery County, several homeowners were still without power Saturday night. County Judge Mark Keough said it’s highly likely a tornado touched down in the Porter Heights area. Several large trees were knocked down and homes were damaged, but residents in one neighborhood said they felt lucky because no one…

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Roslovic scores twice in Hurricanes' four-goal third in 5-2 win over Devils

Roslovic scores twice in Hurricanes' four-goal third in 5-2 win over Devils

By BOB SUTTON, Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jackson Blake scored a power-play goal with 9:17 remaining to give Carolina the lead, and Jack Roslovic scored twice as the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Saturday night. Dmitry Orlov and Sebastian Aho also scored in Carolina’s four-goal third period. Dustin Tokarski had 21 saves to help the Hurricanes forge a split of the home-and-home on consecutive nights. Paul Cotter…

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Tornado outbreak leaves trail of destruction in Houston. Here's how to get help

Tornado outbreak leaves trail of destruction in Houston. Here's how to get help

A tornado outbreak in Southeast Texas caused widespread damage. Here are some resources you can use to recover. HOUSTON — The Houston area has been battered by strong storms this week with at least nine confirmed tornadoes over three days. On the day after Christmas, five tornadoes touched down from Wharton County to Liberty County. On Saturday, at least four tornadoes were reported: Waller County Montgomery County (Porter Heights) and then possibly into Liberty County…

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1 killed, 4 injured in tornado-warned storm in Brazoria County

1 killed, 4 injured in tornado-warned storm in Brazoria County

There was widespread damage all across Brazoria County. A school was damaged, houses were destroyed and one person was killed. LIVERPOOL, Texas — One person was killed and four people were injured in a tornado-warned storm in Brazoria County Saturday. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said a tornado touched down between Liverpool and Hillcrest Village. Ten homes were destroyed by the storm. A day care center and Wald Disney Elementary School on Mustang Road near…

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1 killed, 4 injured in tornado-warned storm in Liverpool in Brazoria County

1 killed, 4 injured in tornado-warned storm in Liverpool in Brazoria County

The sheriff’s office said multiple homes were also destroyed. LIVERPOOL, Texas — One person was killed and four people were injured in a tornado-warned storm in Brazoria County. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said a tornado touched down between Liverpool and Hillcrest Village, Texas. Editor’s note: The image at the top of this story is not necessarily where the death occurred. The image was posted by Manvel Mayor Dan Davis when he confirmed the fatality….

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1 killed, 4 injured in tornado-warned storm in Liverpool in Brazoria County

1 killed, 4 injured in tornado-warned storm in Liverpool in Brazoria County

LIVERPOOL, Texas — One person was killed and four people were injured in a tornado-warned storm in Brazoria County. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said a tornado touched down between Liverpool and Hillcrest Village, Texas. SH-35 was closed from FM 2403 south to CR 192. CR 191 was closed from CR 172 to SH 35. There were several reported tornadoes across the Houston area Saturday. Stay with KHOU 11 for complete weather coverage. Download the…

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East Tennessee could see Hurricane Helene relief through property tax exemption proposal

East Tennessee could see Hurricane Helene relief through property tax exemption proposal

Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major topic during the upcoming legislative session, and one proposal would exempt victims from paying property taxes. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Many have been living with damaged or destroyed property throughout East Tennessee since Hurricane Helene, but relief could be on the way. David Harris and his wife narrowly escaped with their lives during Helene, losing everything in the process. The couple has since been living in a…

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NWS: 5 tornadoes touched down in Houston area on day after Christmas

NWS: 5 tornadoes touched down in Houston area on day after Christmas

A strong line of storms moved through Southeast Texas on Thursday, sparking a slew of tornadoes throughout the afternoon. HOUSTON — The National Weather Service on Friday confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in the Houston area a day after Christmas. On Thursday, a strong line of storms moved through Southeast Texas, spawning a slew of tornadoes throughout the afternoon. A day after the storms moved through, the NWS confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched…

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Weather Aware: Heavy rain, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes across the Carolinas Sunday

Weather Aware: Heavy rain, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes across the Carolinas Sunday

Saturday will see off-and-on heavy rain before a chance of strong-to-severe storms on Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Due to holiday travel this weekend and the highest impact from rain in awhile, the WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team wants you to stay Weather Aware this weekend. This is especially true on Sunday as the main front pushes through the region. The first round of heavy rain looks to push through the Carolinas early Saturday. Expect a mostly…

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Postal worker unharmed as tornado briefly touches down, flipping truck in Houston

Postal worker unharmed as tornado briefly touches down, flipping truck in Houston

Residents left with storm damage were grateful no one was hurt. HOUSTON — It’s said that “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” keep postal workers from completing their rounds. You can include a tornado in the saying after a twister’s brief touchdown flipped a USPS vehicle Thursday along Plumbrook Drive. Video also shows the driver moments later as neighbors came to his aid. “He was climbing out of his mail truck…

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Damage to homes, flipped USPS mail truck in SW Houston caused by tornado, National Weather Service says

Damage to homes, flipped USPS mail truck in SW Houston caused by tornado, National Weather Service says

Residents left with storm damage were grateful no one was hurt. HOUSTON — It’s said that “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” keep postal workers from completing their rounds. You can include a tornado in the saying after a twister’s brief touchdown flipped a USPS vehicle Thursday along Plumbrook Drive. Video also shows the driver moments later as neighbors came to his aid. “He was climbing out of his mail truck…

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Nonprofit delivers homes to families affected by Hurricane Helene

Nonprofit delivers homes to families affected by Hurricane Helene

8 minutes ago LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A dad and daughter from the West Coast are helping families in Western North Carolina still displaced by Hurricane Helene. Emergency RV is a nonprofit that provides housing to those affected by natural disasters. Founded by Woody Faircloth, a North Carolina native, he felt compelled to help when the area was hit hard by Helene. The organization collects donated motorhomes, restores them, and hands them over to families…

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NWS: EF-1 tornado touched down in southwest Houston area

NWS: EF-1 tornado touched down in southwest Houston area

A strong line of storms moved through Southeast Texas on Thursday, setting off a slew of Tornado Warnings throughout the afternoon. HOUSTON — The National Weather Service on Friday confirmed that a tornado touched down in the southwest Houston area a day earlier. On Thursday, a strong line of storms moved through Southeast Texas, setting off a slew of Tornado Warnings throughout the afternoon. A day after the storms moved through, the NWS confirmed that…

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Stay Weather Aware: Heavy rain, strong winds and even a slight tornado potential all possible for Charlotte on Sunday

Stay Weather Aware: Heavy rain, strong winds and even a slight tornado potential all possible for Charlotte on Sunday

Drizzle on Friday, on and off rain on Saturday followed by heavy rain and a chance for severe storms on Sunday afternoon (Weather Aware Day). CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Due to holiday travel this weekend and the highest impact from rain in awhile, the WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team wants you to stay Weather Aware this weekend. This is especially true on Sunday as the main front pushes through the region. The first round of heavy rain…

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Stay Weather Aware for heavy rain, gusty/strong winds and even a slight tornado potential in the Charlotte area on Sunday

Stay Weather Aware for heavy rain, gusty/strong winds and even a slight tornado potential in the Charlotte area on Sunday

Drizzle on Friday, on and off rain on Saturday followed by heavy rain and a chance for severe storms on Sunday afternoon (Weather Aware Day). CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Due to holiday travel this weekend and the highest impact from rain in awhile, the WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team wants you to stay Weather Aware this weekend. This is especially true on Sunday as the main front pushes through the region. The first round of heavy rain…

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