The thunderstorm watch issued earlier this evening for the Houston area has expired.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch cancelled for all of southeast Texas. Few more showers are possible tonight, but no more severe storms. #houwx
— Tim Heller (@HellerWeather) May 24, 2017
Updated 8:40 p.m.
The tornado warning issued earlier this evening for portions of Brazoria County has expired, according to the National Weather Service in Houston.
Posted 8:20 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued through 9 p.m. Tuesday evening for Galveston, eastern Fort Bend, eastern Brazoria and southeast Harris counties, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS also issued a tornado warning for east central Brazoria County until 8:30 p.m. as thunderstorms roll through the Greater Houston area.
As of roughly 8:07 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near the Friendswood area and moving east at 45 mph, according to the NWS. Damage to roofs, trees and siding may be expected due to the storm.
Thousands of Houston-area residents are without power as of 8:15 p.m.
29,000 outages across Houston area due to thunderstorm. Check restoration times at https://t.co/rXovttgT5Q. #hounews #houwx
— CenterPoint Energy (@CNPalerts) May 24, 2017
You can tell where the high winds were based on the outages reported by @CNPalerts. +33,000 without power. pic.twitter.com/m8BkJ09ysr
— Tim Heller (@HellerWeather) May 24, 2017
A flood advisory is in effect for areas near Pearland and Friendswood until 9:30 p.m.
Flood Advisory in effect for SE Houston.until 9:30pm Quick, heavy rainfall will cause street flooding. #houwx pic.twitter.com/qp4bzQ1PM5
— Houston OEM (@HoustonOEM) May 24, 2017
The storms are bringing hail and strong wind through the Houston area tonight.
Hail from Rosenberg area. @NWSHouston #HouWx Pic-Christie Gilmore. Ok to use pic.twitter.com/Svvplf9fmk
— FBCSO Texas (@FBCSO) May 24, 2017
Fort Bend County remains under a thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. this evening.
Fort Bend under a Severe thunderstorm Warning until 8:15pm & Watch until 11pm.Tornado Warning for East Central Fort Bend for a few more mins
— FBCSO Texas (@FBCSO) May 24, 2017
As of 8:30 p.m., I-10 is shut down west of Katy in Sealy due to the storm.
I-10 shut down in both directions in Sealy. chief: multiple 18 wheelers are overturned & power lines down across highway #SevereWx #ABC13 pic.twitter.com/skiBmhrPib
— Tracy Clemons (@TracyABC13) May 24, 2017
1 inch of rainfall in 15 min over southern Harris County. #houwx #hounews
— Jeff Lindner (@JeffLindner1) May 24, 2017
Rain moves toward Pearland, Friendswood area as of 8:30 p.m.
The storms are moving away from Houston. Watch out for hail and frequent lightning near Pearland & Friendswood. pic.twitter.com/0pReSEjSZ0
— David Tillman (@TillmanWeather) May 24, 2017
Rain has let up on the north side of town, but delays are still expected at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Ground stop is lifted, Aircraft are departing, delays are still at 45 mins. For detailed flight info contact your carrier.
— Houston Bush Airport (@iah) May 24, 2017
