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Bryan tornado rated EF2

Posted on April 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A tornado that tore through Bryan on Wednesday was rated an EF2, according to the National Weather Service. The twister was reported about 4:45 p.m. along FM 1179 near Steep Hollow, on the east side of the Brazos County town. The rating means the tornado had winds between 111 and 135 mph. Video from SKY2 showed significant damage to several buildings in the area. A couple of the buildings appeared to be garages. At least…

Two dead after tornado touches down in Louisiana; storm damage in East Texas

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — The same storm system that rolled through Houston on Wednesday went on to cause damage in East Texas and Louisiana overnight, according to multiple reports. In Ruston, Louisiana there are reports of two deaths and significant tornado damage, reports News Star. “It’s bad; real bad,” Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker told the newspaper. “We took a direct hit.” The storms went east from Texas into Louisiana, causing damage at the campus of Louisiana Tech….

Two dead after tornado touches down in Louisiana; storm damage reported in East Texas

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — There are multiple reports Thursday morning that the same storm system that rolled through Houston on Wednesday went on to cause damage in East Texas and Louisiana. In Ruston there are reports of two deaths, reports News Star. “It’s bad; real bad,” Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker told the newspaper. “We took a direct hit.” The storms went east into Louisiana, causing damage at the campus of Louisiana Tech. That school has cancelled classes…

Tornado touches down in Bryan; NWS to examine damage Thursday

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

BRYAN, Texas — A likely tornado touched down in Bryan Wednesday, and there were reports of damage from it. The National Weather Service has not yet confirmed the strength of the tornado but will assess the damage on Thursday. The damage was to four structures near FM 1179 and Coyote Run. At this time there are no reports of injuries. There was a tornado warning for the area that the tornado was spotted. The Texas…

Possible tornado touches down in Bryan; damage reported

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

BRYAN, Texas — A likely tornado touched down in Bryan Wednesday, and there were reports of damage from it. The National Weather Service has not yet confirmed the damage was from a tornado, however. The damage was to four structures near FM 1179 and Coyote Run, though It’s not clear if anyone was injured. There was a tornado warning for the area that the tornado was spotted. The Texas A&M campus wasn’t included in…

Neighbors in Bastrop preps for severe weather

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

BASTROP, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – It may seem like an ordinary Wednesday at Neighbor’s Kitchen and Yard, but staff and management here say they try and prep as much as possible for severe weather. Situated right along the Colorado River in Bastrop, Neighbor’s has had close run-ins with flooding. “The river got up so high a couple months ago,” general manager Cayce Moore said. “We had so many people coming from all over and they’d come…

Rain increases landslide threat along Shoal Creek

Posted on April 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Every time it rains, the City of Austin has to take steps to prevent a landslide along Shoal Creek from becoming worse. “We have floods and we have droughts and we know how to deal with those, essentially. This is something new and outside there,” said Mike Kelly, managing engineer with the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department. The Watershed Protection Department is still working on a plan to…

Tornado Warning for Walker County until 8:30 p.m.

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — Parts of North Texas were slammed by storms and heavy rain early Wednesday morning, leading to flooding in a garage at Dallas Love Field. The same weather system is expected to push across the state throughout the day, increasing Houston’s chances for rain and storms this evening and overnight. Extensive flooding is not expected as the storms will be quick-moving. KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist David Paul says we could get maybe an inch…

Woman, 2 children die in North Texas flash flood

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 8:07 pm CDT, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 DALLAS (AP) — A woman and her two young children died Wednesday when the family car was caught in rushing flash flood waters in the West Texas rolling plains. The incident happened about 6 a.m. Wednesday at what’s usually a small creek just outside Dublin, Texas, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) southwest of Fort Worth. Crews launched a high-water rescue effort only to find the woman’s husband clinging…

Severe thunderstorm warning until 7:30 pm April 24

Posted on April 24, 2019April 25, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for the following southeast Texas counties: Grimes Madison Walker A severe thunderstorm watch is posted for parts of southeast Texas until 10 p.m., but Houston is not included. AUSTIN BRAZOS BURLESON COLORADO GRIMES HOUSTONLEON MADISON MONTGOMERY POLK ROBERT SON SAN JACINTO TRINITY WALKER WALLER WASHINGTON The watch runs from Columbus & Sealy northeast to The Woodlands and over to Livingston. Look for gusty winds,…

Weather Alert: Severe weather threat for Houston area overnight

Posted on April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — Parts of North Texas were slammed by storms and heavy rain early Wednesday morning, leading to flooding in a garage at Dallas Love Field. The same weather system is expected to push across the state throughout the day, increasing Houston’s chances for rain and storms starting this afternoon and early evening. Extensive flooding is not expected as the storms will be quick-moving. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft says severe weather is a possibility,…

Social media captures funnel cloud, possible tornado near Bryan, TX

Posted on April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Author: KHOU.com Staff Published: 6:08 PM CDT April 24, 2019 Updated: 6:08 PM CDT April 24, 2019

The Latest: Woman, 2 children die in North Texas flash flood

Posted on April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 6:00 pm CDT, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 DALLAS (AP) — The Latest on flash flooding from heavy rain over North Texas and Texas rolling plains (all times local): 5:45 p.m. A woman and her two young children died when the family car was caught in rushing flash flood waters in the West Texas rolling plains. The incident happened about 6 a.m. Wednesday at what’s usually a small creek just outside Dublin, Texas, about 75 miles…

Tornado touches down in Bryan; damage reported

Posted on April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

BRYAN, Texas — A tornado touched down in Bryan Wednesday evening just before 5 p.m. Some homes are damaged in the 6900 block of Coyote Run Road, according to KBTX. It’s not clear if anyone was injured. Emergency crews are on the scene near FM 1179 and Highway 6. Brazos County was under a tornado alert until 5:45 p.m. The Texas A&M campus wasn’t included in the warning but they sent out a Code Maroon…

Watch live: Reported tornado touches down in Bryan

Posted on April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

BRYAN, Texas — An apparent tornado touched down in Bryan Wednesday afternoon. Some homes are damaged in the 6900 block of Coyote Run Road, according to KBTX. It’s not clear if anyone was injured. Emergency crews are headed to the area near FM 1179 and Highway 6. Brazos County remains under a tornado warning. Check back for more on this developing story. ALSO POPULAR ON KHOU.COM:

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