Tornado warning for Harris, Montgomery counties until 2:45; Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties until 2:30 p.m

HOUSTON — The threat of tornadoes touching down remains high across the Houston area.  2:08 p.m. A  new tornado warning has been extended until 2:45 p.m.for Harris and Montgomery counties. 1:59 p.m. A tornado warning for Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties has been extended until 2:30 p.m.   Klein, Tomball and Magnolia ISDs are advising schools to shelter-in-place, as a precaution. At 12:25 p.m., a confirmed tornado touchdown occurred south of the Columbus airport near County…

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Tornado warning for Harris, Montgomery counties until 2:15; Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties until 2:30 p.m

Tornado warning for Harris, Montgomery counties until 2:15; Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties until 2:30 p.m

HOUSTON — The threat of tornadoes touching down remains high across the Houston area.  1:59 p.m. A tornado warning for Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties has been extended until 2:30 p.m.   1: 53 p.m.A  new tornado warning has been issued for Harris and Montgomery counties until 2:15 p.m. Officials in Tomball are advising residents and schools to shelter-in-place, as a precaution. At 12:25 p.m., a confirmed tornado touchdown occurred south of the Columbus…

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The Latest: 3 deaths blamed on flooding; kayaker missing

The Latest: 3 deaths blamed on flooding; kayaker missing

Updated 2:01 pm CDT, Friday, May 3, 2019 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, right stops to talk with the media near the intersection of Pershing Ave. and E 2nd St. in downtown Davenport, Iowa during a tour of flooded areas of the community Friday, May 3, 2019. (Kevin E. Schmidt/Quad City Times via AP) less Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, right stops to talk with the media near the intersection of Pershing Ave. and E 2nd St. in…

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Tornado warning for Harris, Montgomery counties until 2:15; Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties until 2 p.m

Tornado warning for Harris, Montgomery counties until 2:15; Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties until 2 p.m

HOUSTON — Tornadoes moved through Texas earlier today, and now there are warnings across the Houston area.   1:59 p.m. A tornado warning for Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties has been extended until 2:30 p.m.   1: 53 p.m.A  new tornado warning has been issued for Harris and Montgomery counties until 2:15 p.m. Officials in Tomball are advising residents and schools to shelter-in-place, as a precaution. At 12:25 p.m., a confirmed tornado touchdown occurred…

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Tornado warning for Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties until 2 p.m

Tornado warning for Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties until 2 p.m

HOUSTON — Tornadoes moved through Texas earlier today, and now there are warnings across the Houston area.  A tornado warning remains in effect for Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties until 2 p.m.   At 12:25 p.m., a confirmed tornado touchdown occurred south of the Columbus airport near County Road 101 and 71, reports the National Weather Service. Watch live weather radar in the video player above (no audio). At this time, there are no…

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Tornado warning for Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, Waller, Walker, Austin counties

Tornado warning for Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, Waller, Walker, Austin counties

HOUSTON — A tornado warning has been issued for Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties until 1:45 p.m. A tornado warning has been issued for Fort Bend, Austin and Wharton counties until 2 p.m. At 12:25 p.m. Friday a confirmed tornado touchdown occurred south of the Columbus airport near County Road 101 and 71, reports the National Weather Service. Watch live weather radar in the video player above (no audio). At this time there are no…

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Weather Update: Tornado warning for Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties until 1:45 p.m.

Weather Update: Tornado warning for Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties until 1:45 p.m.

HOUSTON — A tornado warning has been issued for Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties until 1:45 p.m. At 12:25 p.m. Friday a confirmed tornado touchdown occurred south of the Columbus airport near County Road 101 and 71, reports the National Weather Service. Watch live weather radar in the video player above (no audio). At this time there are no reports of significant storm damage. There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning 60 miles west of Houston…

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Possible tornadoes leave major damage near La Grange in Fayette County

Possible tornadoes leave major 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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What to do before, during and after a tornado

What to do before, during and after a tornado

With several tornado warnings Friday, it’s a good time to brush up on what you should do before during and after a tornado. (Tips and information from ready.gov/tornadoes) Before a Tornado Identify safe rooms built to FEMA criteria or ICC500 storm shelters or other potential protective locations in sturdy buildings near your home, work, and other locations you frequent so you have a plan for where you will go quickly for safety when there is…

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo takes bilingual approach to hurricane warning billboards

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo takes bilingual approach to hurricane warning billboards

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office recently added Spanish to digital billboards that have warned the public about hurricane season since 2013. >>> See the English translation  Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office recently added Spanish to digital billboards that have warned the public about hurricane season since 2013. >>> See the English translation  Photo: Harris County Office Of Homeland Security And Emergency Management Photo: Harris County Office Of Homeland Security And Emergency Management Image…

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Weather Update: Tornado reported near Columbus, Texas | Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

Weather Update: Tornado reported near Columbus, Texas | Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

HOUSTON — At 12:25 p.m. Friday a confirmed tornado touchdown occurred south of the Columbus airport near County Road 101 and 71, reports the National Weather Service. Watch live weather radar in the video player above (no audio). At this time there are no reports of significant storm damage. There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning 60 miles west of Houston until 1:45 p.m. WEATHER RADAR: Track rain & storms across Texas VIEW CURRENT ALERTS: Tap here for…

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Flooding Missouri waterways close roads, strain levees

Flooding Missouri waterways close roads, strain levees

Jim Salter and Heather Hollingsworth, The Associated Press Updated 12:53 pm CDT, Friday, May 3, 2019 Ryan Lincoln maneuvers his boat through flood water at the intersection of Pershing Ave and E 2nd St. Thursday, May 2, 2019. Lincoln’s employer Hahn Ready Mix allowed him to take time off from work to volunteer ferrying people back and forth to their apartments and businesses affected by the flooding in downtown Davenport. The Mississippi River is expected to…

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Watch Live: Tornado touchdown confirmed south of Columbus – Tornado Warning in effect

Watch Live: Tornado touchdown confirmed south of Columbus – Tornado Warning in effect

HOUSTON — As of 12:25 p.m. Friday a confirmed tornado touchdown has occurred south of the Columbus airport near County Road 101 and 71, reports the National Weather Service. A Tornado Warning is in effect until 1 p.m. for Eagle Lake and Altair – about 60 miles west of Houston. 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…

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