Houston weather: Tornado watch issued for multiple Houston-area counties

FOX 26 Digital Staff

May 12, 2024 at 1:55 PM·1 min read

HOUSTON - Southeast Texas has seen several showers and thunderstorms move through this Mother’s Day.

The National Weather Service has now issued a tornado watch for Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, Waller, San Jacinto, Polk, and Chambers Counties until 7 PM.

There is also a flood watch in effect for our northern viewing area until 7 AM on Monday.

The main weather threats will be large hail, strong wind gusts, the chance for an isolated tornado, and the threat of heavy rain, which could lead to flooding.

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