A severe weather event is impacting Texas and Louisiana, with a high risk of life-threatening flash flooding and tornado warnings in effect. Heavy rainfall, with rates of up to 3 inches per hour, is expected to bring 3-5 inches of rain, with localized amounts up to 9 inches. The Piney Woods region is particularly vulnerable, having already received 600% of its normal rainfall over the past two weeks. Lufkin has recorded 10.14 inches of rain, roughly five times the normal amount. A tornado watch is in effect for Southeast Texas, including Houston, until 10 p.m., with multiple tornado warnings issued for various counties. Power outages have affected up to 593,000 people around the Houston metro area. Central Louisiana and SW Mississippi are also at risk. Residents are advised to take cover and avoid driving into flood waters.
Flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties, with damaging wind and even tornadoes possible into the evening, said Houston’s National Weather Service office. https://t.co/7lGrcuFoQD
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The threat for flash flooding across east Texas & Louisiana continues this evening as severe storms continue to bring heavy rain to the south. #txwx https://t.co/avpyHRKms3
Texas and Louisiana face "life-threatening" flooding threat as severe storms lash region https://t.co/gMNKVZts2v
We are still seeing severe storms across the Lone Star State. The @NWSHouston has issued a tornado watch for the region until 10 p.m. tonight along with a flood watch through 7 a.m. Friday. Please follow them for frequent updates and warnings. To stay safe, please heed the…
Rare high risk of extreme rainfall to trigger 'life-threatening' flooding in Texas and Louisiana https://t.co/0jOD3rbSIl
A tornado watch is in effect until 10 pm tonight across SE Texas. Heavy rain and storms are likely through about 10 pm with a slight chance of severe weather. Rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches are likely with higher amounts possible. #12NewsNowWeather https://t.co/rXnUUuWzMX https://t.co/BgA3RWTmbD
Power outage up to 593K around the Houston metro. Very damaging winds with embedded tornados. Damage reports starting to roll in now. # txwx https://t.co/AfH2riCeBJ
Severe storms will pose a multiple threats across Southeast Texas this evening, including flooding mainly north of I-10. Keep track of the storm here with our live updates. https://t.co/Em8AHsN6oe
🧵A tornado warning is in effect for central Harris County. Severe storms will pose a multiple threats across Southeast Texas this evening, including flooding mainly north of I-10. Check back here for the latest updates: https://t.co/DN6UIvI8zu
Severe storms will pose a multiple threats across Southeast Texas this evening, including flooding mainly north of I-10. Track rainfall, flooding and closed roads across Houston and Texas. https://t.co/d8DQIUeupt
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Houston Texas until 7:00 pm Houston time. A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. There is imminent danger to life and property. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
TAKE COVER NOW Tornado Warning SE Harris County, NW Galveston County and NE Brazoria Co. until 7 p.m. Watch live coverage: https://t.co/sJkzvfCtBG https://t.co/Nq6KcbsQyU
TAKE COVER NOW Tornado Warning for central Harris County until 6:45 p.m. Watch live coverage: https://t.co/sJkzvfBVM8 @DavidPaulKHOU @KimCastroWX @ChrisRamirezWx https://t.co/CUn0YFHtXF
TORNADO WARNING: TAKE COVER NOW Posted at 6:05 p.m. Watch live coverage: https://t.co/sJkzvfBVM8 https://t.co/3DGUx6Ek94
TORNADO WARNING: TAKE COVER NOW Posted at 6:15 p.m. Watch live coverage: https://t.co/sJkzvfBVM8 https://t.co/623hzTrM1v
TAKE COVER NOW A Tornado Warning is in effect for northwestern Harris County, central Waller County, northeastern Austin County until 6 p.m. | Live coverage on now. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/sJkzvfBVM8 @DavidPaulKHOU @KimCastroWX @ChrisRamirezWx https://t.co/HWNjcdYMe6
TORNADO WARNING for northwestern Austin County and southwestern Washington County until 5:30 p.m. | If you're in the area, take cover now! Watch live KHOU 11 coverage: https://t.co/sJkzvfBVM8 @KimCastroWX @DavidPaulKHOU @ChrisRamirezWx https://t.co/Ru80TrxJ6I
TORNADO WARNING for northwestern Austin County and southwestern Washington County until 5:30 p.m. | If you're in the area, take cover now! Watch live KHOU 11 coverage: https://t.co/sJkzvfBVM8 https://t.co/a2x92vvuuB
Much of Southeast Texas is under a TORNADO WATCH. Make sure you know what to do if your area is threatened by tornadoes. @DavidPaulKHOU https://t.co/uwhtn3e0BN
CHECK RADAR | It's a stormy afternoon across parts of Southeast Texas and a TORANDO WATCH is in effect until 10 p.m. Stay with @DavidPaulKHOU, @KimCastroWX and @ChrisRamirezWx are tracking the storms today. Watch live: https://t.co/3vUVtFOcWn https://t.co/Ei3XhbIUsk
A tornado watch is in effect for Houston and surrounding areas through Thursday evening. Severe storms will pose a multiple threats, including flooding mainly north of I-10. https://t.co/kkaIx7wScu
A #tornado watch is now in effect for SE Texas and SW/Central Louisiana, including Greater Houston. As storms develop to the west, a few tornadoes are possible, either within stronger supercells or embedded in a line. A more widespread wind threat will exist. #TXwx #LAwx #HOUwx https://t.co/1RhzSM6dG3
WEATHER ALERT | A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for much of Southeast Texas until 10 p.m. Here are the affected counties. https://t.co/sJkzvfBVM8
Heavy rain continues to fall across central Texas. There is a risk of excessive rainfall today across eastern Texas and much of Louisiana. https://t.co/3f9jplnome
High risk of flash flooding/excessive rainfall over the Piney Woods today in east Texas and western Louisiana. Some areas have seen 600% normal rainfall since May 1. Lufkin is at 10.14 inches, roughly five times what's normal. https://t.co/p85ozBEeDg
A rare "high risk" warning for flash flooding has been issued in Texas and Louisiana as the states brace for up to 9 inches of rain in the next 24 hours. https://t.co/nt9rLHBumd
Texas/Louisiana state line is notorious for High Risk flash flood days. The Piney Woods of Texas/Louisiana looking for 3-5” widespread & up to 9” locally Not good as yall are already at 600% normal rainfall for the last 2 weeks. https://t.co/lGpKHeMp1x
A dangerous and potentially life-threatening flood event is expected Thursday in East Texas and Louisiana. #txwx #lawx FOX Weather meteorologists @BrittaMerwinWX and @CraigHerreraTV have the latest. https://t.co/rsOF2Litg0
Houston is in for a soaking as a cold front approaches the region Thursday. Heavy rain will result in renewed flood concern for areas north of I-10. https://t.co/ROqIhCodu9
TEXAS/LOUISIANA: Dangerous & life threatening flash flooding is likely in the High Risk area of the Piney Woods. > 600% of their normal rainfall for past 2 weeks. Soils not expected to retain the 2”/hour rainfall rates 3-5” widespread, locally up to 8” https://t.co/qb4cifjY8f
ALERT: A "high risk" for flooding has been issued for parts of Texas and Louisiana – here's what you need to know about this serious threat. https://t.co/Q5KueJ4hHd
⚠️Life-threatening flash flooding is expected in parts of eastern TX and LA today and tonight as another wave of heavy rain impacts the region. There is a HIGH risk of excessive rainfall in effect for this area. 🛑NEVER walk or drive into flood waters. Turn around, don't drown! https://t.co/0Ae8RUoqKp
We have a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for areas just to our north and west until 10 p.m. #Txwx https://t.co/zk5BQGIXPH
There is a moderate risk for flash flooding tomorrow across portions of E Texas, central Louisiana, and SW Mississippi. "Multiple rounds of strong and training convection capable of rainfall rates as high as 3" per hour over especially this hard-hit area...but really much of the… https://t.co/PPqBa1k83J
FLOOD THREAT | Storms could bring 2 to 4 inches of rainfall to areas north of I-10 beginning on Thursday afternoon. Most of the Houston area is under a slight risk, but communities further north face a moderate risk. Check the full forecast: https://t.co/sJkzvfBVM8 https://t.co/sm1MhOiTFc