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At least one tornado has been confirmed in parts of Harris County, Texas. A second unconfirmed tornado may also have struck nearby.
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Tornado near Houston damages over 100 homes, officials say
HOUSTON - An apparent tornado caused damage in the northwest suburbs of Houston on Monday. According to storm reports from the National Weather Service, a funnel cloud was reported about 1:30 p.m. along U.S. Highway 290 southwest of Cypress. About 10 minutes later, a trained spotter reported a tornado near Champion Forest.
We're getting reports of damage across the Houston area after a strong line of storms moved through the area on Monday afternoon.
More than 100 homes have been damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston, authorities in Texas said Monday. No injuries were reported. Photos and drone video posted on Facebook by the Harris County Precinct 3 constable showed roofs with shingles ripped off. Some debris blocked roads.
More than 100 structures in the Memorial Northwest community of Harris County were damaged, a local elected official said.
A powerful tornado tore through Harris County on Monday, damaging over 100 homes and a portion of the Emergency Services campus. While no serious injuries were reported, emergency crews conducted extensive searches.
The tornado that ripped across parts of north Harris County Monday night may have surprised residents—but meteorologists say storms like this are a known feature of Southeast Texas' "secondary" severe weather season.