Isolated tornadoes, hail, strong winds threaten local area

Isolated tornadoes, hail, strong winds threaten local area

HOUSTON (KIAH)– The National Weather Service is urging residents to take caution today as a Flood Watch and a risk for severe weather are both in effect across the local region. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the area north of I-10 under a Level 2 out of 4 severe risk, including the potential for isolated tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. "When thunder roars, head indoors," the NWS reminds everyone as storms move through…

Waves of severe weather possible today and Wednesday, including tornadoes, in the Houston region

In brief: Today’s post discusses our storm expectations for the next two days, with at least three distinct waves of severe weather possible for various parts of the Houston metro area. The bottom line is that it is important to remain weather aware through Wednesday. Stormy pattern A sharp disturbance in the upper atmosphere will provide lift needed to support unsettled weather from today through Wednesday across the Houston region. Areas along…