HOUSTON (AP) — On Monday, a tornado tore through areas north of Houston, damaging over 100 homes by ripping roofs, shifting garages, and breaking windows, according to officials. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the storm, which uprooted trees and knocked down power lines, leaving many neighborhoods strewn with debris.
As responders assessed the aftermath on Tuesday morning, heavy fog hampered visibility, although calmer weather was anticipated later. The storm coincided with one of the busiest travel days during the Thanksgiving holiday, bringing expectations of heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms in southern regions. The National Weather Service was monitoring conditions across the country as people prepared for the holiday.
During the storm, residents sought shelter in their homes; some hid in closets while others secured doors against the wind. Reports indicated that more than 20,000 customers were temporarily without power. One resident, Miriam Harris, recounted her experience, saying, 'I had the door and I was trying to hold it shut so that nothing would end up in the house.'
In Klein, located about 25 miles from Houston, officials worked tirelessly to address gas leaks, clear roads blocked by fallen trees, and clean debris around the local area. The damage extended beyond Klein, affecting communities in Cypress and Spring as well.
Emergency crews from the Houston Fire Department assisted in cleanup efforts, while the Cy-Fair Fire Department shared updates about their teams taking shelter from high winds in a resident's garage. Photos shared by the Harris County Precinct 4 constable showcased some of the destruction, including roofs missing shingles and roads littered with debris. Additionally, the weather service had issued a tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern Texas through early Tuesday morning.
As responders assessed the aftermath on Tuesday morning, heavy fog hampered visibility, although calmer weather was anticipated later. The storm coincided with one of the busiest travel days during the Thanksgiving holiday, bringing expectations of heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms in southern regions. The National Weather Service was monitoring conditions across the country as people prepared for the holiday.
During the storm, residents sought shelter in their homes; some hid in closets while others secured doors against the wind. Reports indicated that more than 20,000 customers were temporarily without power. One resident, Miriam Harris, recounted her experience, saying, 'I had the door and I was trying to hold it shut so that nothing would end up in the house.'
In Klein, located about 25 miles from Houston, officials worked tirelessly to address gas leaks, clear roads blocked by fallen trees, and clean debris around the local area. The damage extended beyond Klein, affecting communities in Cypress and Spring as well.
Emergency crews from the Houston Fire Department assisted in cleanup efforts, while the Cy-Fair Fire Department shared updates about their teams taking shelter from high winds in a resident's garage. Photos shared by the Harris County Precinct 4 constable showcased some of the destruction, including roofs missing shingles and roads littered with debris. Additionally, the weather service had issued a tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern Texas through early Tuesday morning.
