Multiple Tornado Warnings Issued in Texas Amid Severe Weather Conditions

Takeaways:

• Tornado Warnings have been issued for areas north of Houston, including San Jacinto and Polk County, with observed and radar-detected tornadoes near West Livingston, Indian Springs, Onalaska, Point Blank, Cedar Point, Livingston, Camden, and Leggett, Texas.

• A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. CT Monday for Houston, southeast Texas, and parts of southern Louisiana, warning of possible tornadoes, hail up to two inches in diameter, and strong wind gusts up to 70 mph.

• The National Weather Service (NWS) has published a Public Severe Weather Outlook for the Gulf Coast states, warning of severe thunderstorms, potential intense tornadoes, hurricane-force winds, and large hail from Monday afternoon through early Tuesday.

• A Wind Advisory is in place for Houston with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph, which could lead to blown away objects and power outages due to fallen tree limbs.

• The severe weather is associated with a low pressure system moving across the Southeastern United States, ahead of Winter Storm Finn, which is affecting the northern states and Midwest with snowfall and strong winds. Houston city officials and CenterPoint Energy have made contingency plans for the College Football National Championship game and potential power outages.

References:

[1] Tornado Warnings issued north of Houston as extreme weather hits Texas. Link

[2] Severe weather threat, tornado watch issued across Houston area today. Link

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