Tornadoes ravage Houston area as severe storms move east – Washington Examiner
On Saturday, multiple tornadoes struck the Houston area, marking the second occurrence of severe weather within the week.As storms moved eastward, significant damage was reported, prompting concerns about safety and response efforts in the affected areas. The events highlight the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather in Texas. The recent tornadoes in the Houston area underscore the growing impact of extreme weather patterns in Texas. This second bout of severe storms within the week has resulted in widespread damage, raising alarms about community safety and the effectiveness of emergency response systems. Local authorities are working to assess the damage and provide assistance to affected residents, but challenges remain, especially in terms of infrastructure resilience and preparedness for future weather events.
The situation emphasizes the importance of advanced weather forecasting and timely alerts to mitigate risks and enhance public safety. As climate change continues to influence weather systems, regions like Texas may face increasing occurrences of severe weather, necessitating a proactive approach to disaster preparedness and community planning. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and follow safety guidelines during such incidents to protect themselves and their families.
Tornadoes ravage Houston area as severe storms move east
Multiple tornadoes tore through the Houston area on Saturday, marking the second time this week that the region has been hit by severe weather.
Early Saturday, tornadoes were reported in multiple areas surrounding the Texas city home to more than 2 million people, including Brazoria County and the small cities of Cleveland and Katy. One death was reported in northern Brazoria county, along with four noncritical injuries.
By 5 p.m. ET, all tornado warnings and watches in the Houston area ended, with the National Weather Service issuing a rare “particularly dangerous situation” tornado watch for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas until 9 p.m. CT as the storms move east. That type of warning only occurs when “long-lived, strong and violent tornadoes” are possible.
Footage of the aftermath from a tornado in Porter, Texas, which lies to the north of Houston, shows widespread damage to houses and buildings, with debris scattered across fields. Additional footage of a tornado in Katy shows it rapidly swirling debris in the air.
One resident in Porter described how after the tornado, a house in her neighborhood “is like gone.”
“The next one, the roof is completely off. Electrical poles are down on Porter Lane. It just kept going, causing so much destruction,” they added.
Another resident who experienced damage in their neighborhood of Katy described the storm as a “scary three minutes.”
Daniel Davis, the mayor of Manvel, a small city in Brazoria County, also said a tornado that passed through destroyed homes, schools, and businesses.
“There are a lot of people without power, and especially over in that area and the county, while people are on wells and septic,” he added.
The severe storms follow several tornadoes in the Houston area on Thursday, including in El Campo, to the west of Houston. They come as many are traveling for the holiday season, with Christmas concluding earlier in the week and New Year’s Day just four days away.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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