Shell chemicals plant in Deer Park reports 'flaring' due to tornado in the area

Shell chemicals plant in Deer Park reports 'flaring' due to tornado in the area

News // Houston & Texas Shell officials said the flaring does not pose any threat to the community.  Ariana Garcia, Chron Jan. 24, 2023Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 5:12 p.m. A flare is shown at Shell along 146 in Deer Park in 2017. Shell announced Tuesday the oil and gas company announced that Tuesday’s severe weather events resulted in flaring.  Houston Chronicle Staff The oil and gas company Shell announced Tuesday afternoon that its chemicals facility located in…

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Storm videos, photos show high water, wind damage after tornadoes struck Houston area

Residents were busy documenting Tuesday’s storms in their neighborhoods. HOUSTON — A powerful front stirred tornadoes and torrential rain around the Greater Houston Area tuesday. All day, we received viewer storm videos and photos that show widespread tornado damage in Pasadena, Baytown and Deer Park. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. We also saw street flooding in many other communities caused by today’s heavy downpours. Thanks to our KHOU 11 viewers who’ve been busy documenting the…

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Here's the track a tornado took through the Houston area

Here's the track a tornado took through the Houston area

On Tuesday, a tornado raced through the southeast and east side, causing significant damage along its path. HOUSTON — A tornado raced through the Houston area Tuesday during a severe weather event. KHOU 11 meteorologists David Paul and Tim Pandajis tracked it as it moved through the southeast and east sides of town. It started in the Sienna area and moved to the northeast. The National Weather Service said the “large and extremely dangerous tornado”…

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LIVE UPDATES: Strong weather system brings tornado, heavy rain SE Texas

LIVE UPDATES: Strong weather system brings tornado, heavy rain SE Texas

A strong storm system pushed through SE Texas on Tuesday, bringing with it a “catastrophic” tornado that raced through the southeast and east sides of Houston. HOUSTON — Severe weather pushed through Southeast Texas on Tuesday, bringing strong wind, at least one tornado and several high-water locations across the Houston area. Stay weather-smart. Get the KHOU 11 app to get alerts when severe weather watches and warnings are issued for your part of town. And we’ll be…

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List: Tornado Warnings issued in SE Texas

List: Tornado Warnings issued in SE Texas

If you are home, be sure to quickly go to a safe room or an interior room away from windows, which could get blown out. HOUSTON — Tornado Warning issued for Chambers and Liberty counties has expired. Expired alerts Tornado Emergency was issued after a funnel cloud was spotted on the ground near Gulf Freeway just south of Pasadena. This tornado is heading toward the Baytown area. It was last spotted heading towards Mont Belvieu….

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Tornadoes reported, high water across Houston region as severe storms move through

Tornadoes reported, high water across Houston region as severe storms move through

A Tornado Watch was put into effect by the National Weather Service until 6 p.m. on Tuesday. There were reports of tornadoes in the Houston area on Tuesday as a line of severe weather moved through the region in the afternoon. A tornado reportedly hit in the Deer Park and Pasadena area, according to officials. The City of Pasadena said on its Twitter account that areas of damage included: Beltway 8 at Genoa Red Bluff,…

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Tornado damage reported in SE Harris County

Tornado damage reported in SE Harris County

If you are home, be sure to quickly go to a safe room or an interior room away from windows, which could get blown out. HOUSTON — Tornado Warning issued for Chambers and Liberty counties has expired. Expired alerts Tornado Emergency was issued after a funnel cloud was spotted on the ground near Gulf Freeway just south of Pasadena. This tornado is heading toward the Baytown area. It was last spotted heading towards Mont Belvieu….

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Your storm videos, photos show high water, wind damage across Greater Houston area

Your storm videos, photos show high water, wind damage across Greater Houston area

We’ve been getting viewer storm videos and photos from all over that show widespread street flooding in many communities caused by today’s heavy downpours. Some areas also have wind damage.  Thanks to our KHOU 11 viewers who’ve been busy documenting the results of today’s storms in their neighborhoods, but please make sure you stay safe, y’all!  Trash can floats away in Braeburn Terrace Sealy area in Austin County

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Tornado Warning issued for Chambers and Liberty counties until 3:30 p.m.

Tornado Warning issued for Chambers and Liberty counties until 3:30 p.m.

If you are home, be sure to quickly go to a safe room or an interior room away from windows, which could get blown out. HOUSTON — Tornado Warning issued for Chambers and Liberty counties until 3:30 p.m. The warning is for north-central Chambers County and southeastern Liberty County. Expired alerts Tornado Emergency was issued after a funnel cloud was spotted on the ground near Gulf Freeway just south of Pasadena. This tornado is heading…

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Tornado emergency issued near Houston as storm moves through

Tornado emergency issued near Houston as storm moves through

Jan. 24, 2023Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:03 p.m. HOUSTON (AP) — Forecasters have issued a tornado emergency for areas near Houston as a powerful storm heads toward the Gulf Coast. The National Weather Service said a “large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado” was on the ground Tuesday afternoon and was headed toward Baytown, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Houston. The tornado emergency warning was in effect until 3 p.m. CST. It was not…

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LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Warning issued for parts of Harris and Liberty counties until 3 p.m.

LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Warning issued for parts of Harris and Liberty counties until 3 p.m.

Some areas could see heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with isolated areas getting more than 6 inches possibly. HOUSTON — Severe weather is expected today with a chance for strong winds, tornadoes, and potential flooding across the Houston area. Stay weather smart today. Get the KHOU 11 app to get alerts when severe weather watches and warnings are issued for your part of town. And we’ll be live throughout the day on KHOU 11+,…

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Ground stops, flight delays at Houston airports due to severe weather

Ground stops, flight delays at Houston airports due to severe weather

Incoming flights to Hobby Airport are under a ground stop until 3:15 p.m. Flights coming into Bush could be delayed for more than an hour. HOUSTON — A ground stop has been extended at Hobby Airport for all incoming flights until 3:15 p.m.  Bush Intercontinental is under a ground delay for all incoming flights. The delays could last more than an hour for some flights, according to the FAA. You should check with your airline…

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TAKE COVER: Tornado Emergency issued, spotted on the ground in SE Harris County

If you are home, be sure to quickly go to a safe room or an interior room away from windows, which could get blown out. HOUSTON — Tornado Warning issued for Harris, Chambers, and Liberty counties until 3 p.m. Tornado on the ground near Gulf Freeway just south of Pasadena. This tornado is heading towards the Baytown area. Expired alerts Tornado Warning issued for parts of Harris and Brazoria counties until 2:30 p.m. Those near…

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Tornado Emergency issued issued, spotted on the ground in SE Harris County

Tornado Emergency issued issued, spotted on the ground in SE Harris County

If you are home, be sure to quickly go to a safe room or an interior room away from windows, which could get blown out. HOUSTON — Tornado Emergency was issued after a funnel cloud was spotted on the ground near Gulf Freeway just south of Pasadena. This tornado is heading toward the Baytown area. It was last spotted heading towards Mont Belvieu. A new Tornado Warning issued for parts of Harris and Liberty counties…

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LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Warning issued for parts of Harris and Brazoria counties until 2:30 p.m.

LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Warning issued for parts of Harris and Brazoria counties until 2:30 p.m.

Some areas could see heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with isolated areas getting more than 6 inches possibly. HOUSTON — Severe weather is expected today with a chance for strong winds, tornadoes, and potential flooding across the Houston area. Stay weather smart today. Get the KHOU 11 app to get alerts when severe weather watches and warnings are issued for your part of town. And we’ll be live throughout the day on KHOU 11+,…

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