TORNADO WARNING until 12:15 p.m. for Hempstead and Praire View areas

TORNADO WARNING until 12:15 p.m. for Hempstead and Praire View areas

HOUSTON — The storm prediction center says areas west and southwest of Houston have a slight risk of seeing severe weather Friday, according to the National Weather Service. As of 12 p.m. a Tornado Warning is in effect for the Hempstead and Prairie View areas. WEATHER RADAR: Track rain & storms across Texas VIEW CURRENT ALERTS: Tap here for watches & warnings active now GET ALERTS ON THE GO: Download the KHOU 11 app  The primary hazard…

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Possible tornadoes leave damage near La Grange in Fayette County

Possible tornadoes leave damage near La Grange in Fayette County

LA GRANGE, Texas — Damage from two possible tornadoes is being reported from Fayette County after strong storms passed through Friday morning. The National Weather Service said local storm reports came in while a tornado warning was still in place for damage to industrial buildings along Highway 71 near La Grange. Fayette County EMS sent out a Facebook post on Friday morning showing damage to some of the buildings.  Emergency management coordinator for Fayette County,…

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Possible tornadoes leave damage in Fayette County

Possible tornadoes leave damage in Fayette County

LA GRANGE, Texas — Damage from two possible tornadoes is being reported from Fayette County after strong storms passed through Friday morning. The National Weather Service said local storm reports came in while a tornado warning was still in place for damage to industrial buildings along Highway 71 near La Grange. Fayette County EMS sent out a Facebook post on Friday morning showing damage to some of the buildings.  Emergency management coordinator for Fayette County,…

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Watch Live: Tornado Warning issued for Colorado County

Watch Live: Tornado Warning issued for Colorado County

HOUSTON — The storm prediction center says areas west and southwest of Houston have a slight risk of seeing severe weather Friday, according to the National Weather Service. WEATHER RADAR: Track rain & storms across Texas VIEW CURRENT ALERTS: Tap here for watches & warnings active now GET ALERTS ON THE GO: Download the KHOU 11 app  The primary hazard will be damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado. Heavy rain is also possible. As of…

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Photos show damage of reported tornado in Central Texas town

Photos show damage of reported tornado in Central Texas town

Tornadoes were reported in Fayette County on May 3, 2019. The National Weather Service will send a survey team to confirm whether tornadoes touched down in the area. Tornadoes were reported in Fayette County on May 3, 2019. The National Weather Service will send a survey team to confirm whether tornadoes touched down in the area. Photo: Fayette County EMS Photo: Fayette County EMS Image 1 of / 19 Caption Close Image 1 of 19…

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WATCH LIVE: Tracking severe weather west of Houston

WATCH LIVE: Tracking severe weather west of Houston

HOUSTON — The storm prediction center says areas west and southwest of Houston have a slight risk of seeing severe weather Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The primary hazard will be damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado. Heavy rain is also possible. As of 10 a.m. storms capable of producing a tornado were showing up on the radar southwest of Columbus. For most of the Houston area, however, the weather will…

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2 tornadoes reportedly touch down in Fayette County as shower and storm chances continue

2 tornadoes reportedly touch down in Fayette County as shower and storm chances continue

AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas is in for another round of potential severe weather Friday. Two tornadoes touched down — one in Flatonia and one closer to the city of La Grange — according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. A roof was reportedly blown off of a business in the La Grange area. The Fayette County EMS tweeted photos of damage in the area after the reported tornadoes. PHOTOS: Possible tornado damage in Fayette…

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Tornado Warning in Fayette County as shower and storm chances continue Friday

Tornado Warning in Fayette County as shower and storm chances continue Friday

AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas is in for another round of potential severe weather Friday. There are three opportunities for showers and thunderstorms for Friday: Friday morning, afternoon and evening.  kvue Our severe weather outlook for Friday has areas from Austin south under a “Slight Risk” (2 out of 5 threat) for severe thunderstorms. Like the last two days, there will be a threat of storms turning severe producing hail and gusty winds. Although the…

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Tornado warnings plague communities west of Houston as severe weather rolls through area

Tornado warnings plague communities west of Houston as severe weather rolls through area

Showers and thunderstorms are expected for the Houston area this afternoon. They are expected to last through Saturday morning. >>PHOTOS: Proof that the weather can be beautiful  Showers and thunderstorms are expected for the Houston area this afternoon. They are expected to last through Saturday morning. >>PHOTOS: Proof that the weather can be beautiful  Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 53 Caption Close Image 1 of 53 Showers and…

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2020 Democrats Aim High With Climate Change Proposals

2020 Democrats Aim High With Climate Change Proposals

The past few presidential campaigns, environmental activists have “been left begging for there to be a single question at a campaign debate about climate change,” longtime climate change activist and author Bill McKibben recently told NPR. “This time around I’m not worried in the least. I think it’s going to be one of the central topics in the primary,” McKibben said, “and then I think whoever wins the Democratic nomination is going to try and…

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Drunk driving victim searching for woman who..

Drunk driving victim searching for woman who..

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Carly Taggart, 23, avoids driving down Southwest Parkway. Behind the wheel, memories of being hit by a suspected drunk driver come flooding back. “I can’t wrap my head around the fact,” Taggart said. “Why I’m still here, Why I’m still alive? Why that didn’t kill me?” On April 23rd, Taggart was driving northbound when she said an erratic driver caused her to swerve off the side of the road…

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DFW weather: Flash Flood Watch extended through Saturday morning

DFW weather: Flash Flood Watch extended through Saturday morning

DALLAS — Keep an eye out for flooded water and standing water on the roads. A Flash Flood Watch has now been extended through Saturday morning for most all of North Texas. Flooding and high-water rescues were reported late Wednesday night and continued into early Thursday morning. The Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management said the fire department was working “several high-water rescues” and warned residents to “stay off the roads if possible.” A small, white…

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2020 Presidential candidates

2020 Presidential candidates

2020 Presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and Pete Buttigieg. (Photos by Drew Angerer/Spencer Platt/Getty Images) 2020 Presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and Pete Buttigieg. (Photos by Drew Angerer/Spencer Platt/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES – With Michael Bennet officially entering the race for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 2020 election, the field of total presidential candidates has grown to 24, 22 of which are Democrats. Here’s a look at those 24 candidates and some of the issues they…

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AFD sends team to N Austin ahead of storms

AFD sends team to N Austin ahead of storms

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – A squad of firefighters with the Austin Fire Department has been sent to North Austin ahead of storms expected to hit the area during the next two days.  According to the Austin Fire Department, resources as well as members with the swiftwater boat squad were requested through the Taskforce Activation Requests around 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 2. The AFD swiftwater boat squad is one of four being deployed…

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Harris County Uses Bilingual Billboards About Hurricane Season For The First Time

Harris County Uses Bilingual Billboards About Hurricane Season For The First Time

On May 2, 2019, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo unveiled the first bilingual English-Spanish digital billboards to remind residents about hurricane season. For the first time in its history, Harris County is using bilingual English-Spanish digital billboards to remind residents about the upcoming hurricane season, which starts on June 1 and will end on November 30. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the campaign on Thursday. As in previous years, the digital billboards display a…

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