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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service says a second tornado has been confirmed, this one in Montgomery County.  It hit on Sunday and it came in as an EF-0. There is no word on injuries at this time. A tornado touched down in Pasadena on Sunday. It had winds between 86 and 110 miles per hour. For more on that story, click here.

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PASADENA, Texas — The National Weather Service confirms that some of the damage from Sunday’s storms was caused by a tornado. The EF-1 tornado touched down in Pasadena.  Air 11 flew over the damage on Monday. A wall was ripped from a business, and tarps were placed on the roofs of nearby homes. Across Houston trees were knocked down along with power lines. The Pasadena tornado was part of a line of severe storms that…

PASADENA, Texas — The National Weather Service confirms that some of the damage from Sunday’s storms was caused by a tornado. The EF-1 tornado touched down in Pasadena.  Air 11 flew over the damage on Monday. A wall was ripped from a business, and tarps were placed on the roofs of nearby homes. Across Houston trees were knocked down along with power lines. The Pasadena tornado was part of a line of severe storms that…

Dayton residents said fallen trees were a common site from the storm, with some hitting parked cars. Photo courtesy Jennifer Greak Cannaday >>> Click through to see more damage throughout the area  Dayton residents said fallen trees were a common site from the storm, with some hitting parked cars. Photo courtesy Jennifer Greak Cannaday >>> Click through to see more damage throughout the area  Photo: Photo Courtesy Jennifer Greak Cannaday Photo: Photo Courtesy Jennifer Greak…

Good monday Morning! It’s a news week, and though people in some hard-hit areas are still recovering, the sun is here to stay for the next few days. Today is National Empanada Day, so find your favorite place and enjoy a few (or several) of these goodness-filled pastries. Today’s Weather The rain is out of the picture for the week after Sunday’s severe storms. Meteorologist Britta Merwin has a look at the forecast. Don’t forget! You can…

South Houston High School is closed Monday because of a power outage in the area from late night storms. South Houston High School is closed Monday because of a power outage in the area from late night storms. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 South Houston High School is closed Monday because of a power outage in the area from late night storms. South…

PASADENA, Texas – The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF 1 tornado touched down Sunday evening in Pasadena.  Several blocks remained without power after the tornado tore down rows of power lines near the intersection of Fairmont Parkway and Shavers Street. “It turned dark, the wind picked up and you could say, it all broke loose right here,” said David Sunday who was near the storm. He and his wife were on their way…

HOUSTON — The National Weather Service confirms that some of the damage from Sunday’s storms was caused by a tornado. The EF-1 tornado touched down in Pasadena.  EF-1 is the second-weakest tornado, according to the enhanced Fujita Scale. It’s got winds between 86 and 110 miles per hour. It was part of a line of severe storms that moved through the Houston area bringing with it strong wind and heavy rain.  We’ve seen plenty of…

PASADENA, Texas – Parts of our viewing area experienced substantial damage during the severe weather warnings earlier Sunday afternoon, including Pasadena. The intersection at Fairmont Parkway and Shaver in Pasadena was blocked off by police to keep cars and people safely away from fallen power lines, trees and massive branches that are now lying horizontally on the street. Earlier Sunday, there was a tornado warning in effect in the area until 1 p.m. That was In…

HOUSTON — Today will be a rough day in Houston. Everything from heavy rain to gusty winds, hail and a small, isolated tornado threat will exist most of the day. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our entire area in a ‘Slight Risk’ of severe weather; equating to a 2 out of 5 on a probability scale. Current southeast Texas watches and warnings Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Brazoria, Colorado, Matagorda and Wharton County until 3…

HOUSTON — Several flights at Hobby Airport were cancelled or delayed Sunday as severe weather passed through the Houston area. A photo sent in by KHOU Digital Content Manager Michelle Homer, who is waiting to catch a flight this afternoon, shows several cancellations at the check in monitors.  Michelle Homer Michelle Homer Michelle Homer If you are catching a flight out of Houston this afternoon, please check in with your airline. Storms are quickly moving…

HOUSTON — Today will be a rough day in Houston. Everything from heavy rain to gusty winds, hail and a small, isolated tornado threat will exist most of the day. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our entire area in a ‘Slight Risk’ of severe weather; equating to a 2 out of 5 on a probability scale. Current southeast Texas watches and warnings Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Brazoria, Colorado, Matagorda and Wharton County until 3…

HOUSTON — Today will be a rough day in Houston. Everything from heavy rain to gusty winds, hail and a small, isolated tornado threat will exist most of the day. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our entire area in a ‘Slight Risk’ of severe weather; equating to a 2 out of 5 on a probability scale. Current southeast Texas watches and warnings Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Brazoria, Colorado, Matagorda and Wharton County until 3…

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Houston until 3 p.m. Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Houston until 3 p.m. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 35 Caption Close Image 1 of 35 Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Houston until 3 p.m. Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Houston until 3 p.m. Photo: National Weather Service Tornado warning issued for Houston until 1 p.m. 1  /  35 Back to Gallery A tornado…