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HOUSTON — It has been nearly 48 hours since an explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing killed two people and injured nearly 20 others. The aftermath of the blast continued to affect residents in the Westbranch neighborhood on Saturday evening forced out their homes because of damage. Some of the homes on several blocks have been damaged to the point where many of the residents can’t stay there. KHOU Homeowners have done what they can…

HOUSTON — Two people were killed early Friday in a massive explosion at an industrial site in northwest Houston. The two victims were apparently employees of the business there. A nearby resident was also taken to the hospital with unknown injuries and 18 people self-reported to emergency rooms with minor injuries, such as cuts and breathing issues, associated with the blast. The explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing at 4500 Gessner was heard and felt…

HOUSTON — Two people were killed early Friday in a massive explosion at an industrial site in northwest Houston. The two victims were apparently employees of the business there. A nearby resident was also taken to the hospital with unknown injuries and 18 people self-reported to emergency rooms with minor injuries, such as cuts and breathing issues, associated with the blast. The explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing at 4500 Gessner was heard and felt…

Maria Giraldo stands in backyard of her neighbor’s home in the 5400 block of Talina Way just one street east of Watson Grinding and Manufacturing, located at 4525 Gessner Rd., where an explosion occurred Friday, January 24, 2020 in Houston. At the home, the door blew off the hinges, most of the windows were broken and walls cracked from the explosion. less Maria Giraldo stands in backyard of her neighbor’s home in the 5400 block…

Brazos River in Fort Bend County. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/357969/357965″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> Fort Bend County officials are the latest in the Houston area to implement stricter development requirements to prevent flooding, with new regulations that went into effect on January 1.  They’re now requiring developers to plan for more rainfall — a 30% increase over their prior estimates, which were based on…

There are still around 7,000 Entergy Texas customers who are without power following the severe weather overnight. Entergy officials said they have brought in additional crews to assist in restoration work in the hardest-hit areas: Grimes, Walker, Montgomery and Hardin counties. “We know how vital electricity is for our customers,” said Stuart Barrett, vice president of customer service for Entergy Texas, Inc. “We have made good progress following last night’s storms and continue to work…

Storms carrying high winds of at least 60 miles per hour caused power outages and property damage across southeast Texas overnight, downing trees, power lines and even gas pumps across the region. A line of heavy storms moved through just after midnight with winds that caused power outages for nearly 33,000 residents here, according to CenterPoint Energy figures. As of 8:30 a.m., that figure was down to about 8,300 Harris County homes and businesses. The…

HOUSTON — A strong line of storms is moving through southeast Texas right now. A tornado watch is in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. There were reports of damage early Saturday morning, including at a Chevron gas station on West Orem Drive at Buffalo Speedway on Houston’s south side. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, was possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the very early-morning hours…

HOUSTON — A strong line of storms is moving through southeast Texas right now. A tornado watch is in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, was possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the very early-morning hours Saturday. RELATED: Tornadoes, large hail possible in DFW area RELATED: Several flights cancelled in Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of tonight’s storms After the storms roll through, we…

HOUSTON — A strong line of storms is moving through southeast Texas right now. A tornado warning in effect for Brazoria and Galveston counties until 1:15 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris Counties until 1:15 a.m. A tornado watch is in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, was possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday…

HOUSTON — A strong line of storms is moving through southeast Texas right now. A tornado warning in effect for Brazoria County until 1:15 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris Counties until 1:15 a.m. A tornado watch is in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, was possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the…

HOUSTON — A strong line of storms is moving through southeast Texas right now. A tornado warning is in effect for Harris County until 12:30 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris Counties until 12:30 a.m. A tornado watch is in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, was possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into…

HOUSTON — A strong line of storms is moving through southeast Texas right now.  A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris Counties until 12:30 a.m. A tornado watch is in effect for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, was possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the very early-morning hours Saturday. RELATED: Tornadoes, large hail possible in DFW area…

HOUSTON — A tornado warning is in effect for Harris, Montgomery and Waller Counties until 11:15pm.  A tornado watch has been issued for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. Saturday. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, is possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the very early-morning hours Saturday. Our neighbors in North and East Texas will want to keep a very close eye on this system. RELATED: Tornadoes, large hail…

HOUSTON — A tornado warning is in effect for Harris, Montgomery and Waller Counties until 11:15pm.  A tornado watch has been issued for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. Saturday. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, is possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the very early-morning hours Saturday. Our neighbors in North and East Texas will want to keep a very close eye on this system. RELATED: Tornadoes, large hail…

HOUSTON — A tornado watch has been issued for southeast Texas until 4 a.m. Saturday. Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, is possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the very early-morning hours Saturday. Our neighbors in North and East Texas will want to keep a very close eye on this system. RELATED: Tornadoes, large hail possible in DFW area RELATED: Several flights cancelled in Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of tonight’s…

HOUSTON — Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, is possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the very early-morning hours Saturday. Our neighbors in North and East Texas will want to keep a very close eye on this system. RELATED: Tornadoes, large hail possible in DFW area RELATED: Several flights cancelled in Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of tonight’s storms It’s too soon to say which parts of the Houston area will…

HOUSTON — Severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, is possible from Texas into Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee late Friday into the very early-morning hours Saturday. Our neighbors in North and East Texas will want to keep a very close eye on this system. RELATED: Tornadoes, large hail possible in DFW area RELATED: Several flights cancelled in Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of tonight’s storms It’s too soon to say which parts of the Houston area will…

HOUSTON — The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management wants people to be prepared for Friday night’s storm that will hit southeast Texas. The storm carries the risk of tornadoes, strong winds, and likely power outages. “We’ve been watching the weather for this weekend very closely,” said Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Francisco Sanchez. He said one challenge is that the storm should hit in the late evening, which will make it tough…

HOUSTON — Severe weather is possible across Southeast Texas into Louisiana late Friday with a drop in the temperatures for Saturday.  It’s too soon to say which parts of our area will get the worst of the weather, if any, but given that this will likely be a nighttime event we’ll all want to make sure we stay alert and keep an eye on the radar. GET ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE: Download our new app TRACK…

HOUSTON — Harris County Office of Emergency Management staff are urging people to be aware of the severe weather headed towards southeast Texas Friday afternoon. Forecasts are calling for strong winds, and the possibility of tornadoes and even hail. Meteorologists are not expecting severe flooding from rainfall. The tips are simple: Go to an interior room on the lowest floor of your home away from doors and windows. “Don’t leave loose items out in the…

HOUSTON — Severe weather is possible across Southeast Texas into Louisiana late Friday with a drop in the temperatures for Saturday.  It’s too soon to say which parts of our area will get the worst of the weather, if any, but given that this will likely be a nighttime event we’ll all want to make sure we stay alert and keep an eye on the radar. GET ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE: Download our new app TRACK…

This National Weather Service map shows the scope and timing of a severe weather threat to the Greater Houston area on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. This National Weather Service map shows the scope and timing of a severe weather threat to the Greater Houston area on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 This National Weather Service map shows…