The National Weather Service has issued severe weather warnings for the Greater Houston area, including a tornado warning in Pearland and Sugar Land until 9:15 a.m.
Latest radar update: Strong to severe thunderstorms continue to push across the area. Take shelter now if you are in a warning! #houwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/Isi1iztQA6
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) February 14, 2017
Take shelter now! #houwx #txwx https://t.co/ygLUdpretk
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) February 14, 2017
The Texas Department of Transportation has also warned drivers, advising them to stay off roads until the storm passes.
Severe weather impacting the area. May be a good idea to wait it out before getting on the road. #StaySafe
— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHoustonPIO) February 14, 2017
Wind damage and power outages are also likely as the storm travels east across the area.
Currently nearly 21K without power in the Houston area. https://t.co/fTu1fmEwHY #houwx pic.twitter.com/QlPxAjfCqb
— CenterPoint Energy (@CNPalerts) February 14, 2017
However, the storm is expected to travel quickly and pass over the area.
Today's storms will be intense, and potentially violent with tornadoes, but they should clear the area fairly quickly.
— Eric Berger (@SpaceCityWX) February 14, 2017
Local colleges have not yet announced any closures or cancellations.
Be safe out there this morning. https://t.co/oCvL1qJ39C
— Lone Star College (@lonestarcollege) February 14, 2017