The Storm Prediction Center in Oklahoma has issued a Tornado Watch for 35 counties in Texas. The watch area encompasses much of the Brazos Valley, Houston Metro, and the East Texas Pineywoods. The Tornado Watch is in effect until 7 pm this evening.
The Following Counties Are Included In The Tornado Watch
Anderson, Angelina, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Cherokee, Falls, Fort Bend, Freestone, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Leon, Liberty, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Newton, Panola, Polk, Robertson, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller, Washington
What To Expect This Afternoon/Evening
Thunderstorms have been increasing in coverage and intensity since mid-morning, especially west of Houston and south of Bryan/College Station. More storm cells are expected to develop and move into east and southeast Texas throughout the afternoon and evening. These scattered cells are…..