Houston Area Hit by Confirmed Tornado

The Houston region experienced significant weather events on Monday, including a confirmed tornado near Willowbrook and Jersey Village. This led to the issuance of a new tornado warning for the area. A broader tornado watch was placed on numerous Texas counties, extending until 1 a.m. Tuesday, indicating favorable conditions for storm development.

Severe storms brought widespread impacts, with over 21,000 CenterPoint Energy customers reporting power outages. Firefighters were deployed to assist with cleanup efforts and damage assessments in neighborhoods affected by the tornado, including areas reporting downed trees and damage to structures. Residents were urged to avoid damaged areas and stay indoors.

As of Monday evening, storms were expected to continue into the early morning hours of Tuesday. While the immediate risk of tornado-producing thunderstorms decreased, a second round of storms was anticipated, potentially bringing damaging winds. The National Weather Service planned to dispatch surveyors to rate the tornado's intensity on Tuesday.