Tornado Hits Houston Suburbs, Damages Buildings and Downed Trees Amid Warnings
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A tornado touched down in the Houston suburbs on Monday afternoon, causing damage and disruption in the area. The storm, which struck at 1:38 p.m. Central Time, was confirmed in the north-northeastern part of the city, specifically around Willowbrook and Jersey Village. The tornado, which moved northeast at 25-30 mph, caused damage to the Klein Fire Department's administration building, downed trees, and power lines. A tornado watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. CST for several counties, including Harris, Montgomery, Waller, Brazos, and Fort Bend. Residents in the Houston area are advised to stay alert and seek shelter in a basement or interior room of a sturdy building or ditch if outdoors or in a vehicle. Although the initial tornado warning was cancelled, the danger of subsequent twisters or large hail remains. Late-season tornadoes are common in November, particularly in Southeast Texas, where warm Gulf air collides with advancing cold fronts. The peak timing of twisters often falls between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. when the atmosphere is most unstable. Other parts of Texas remain on alert, with storms expected to track across Central Texas, including the Midland-Odessa region and east of the I-35 corridor. Travel disruptions are expected, with a ground stop at Bush Airport (IAH) and departure delays of around 75 minutes due to severe weather conditions.
