North Texas, Tornado
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Severe weather is expected to impact Houston and multiple regions across Texas. State leaders are mobilizing emergency response resources.
Localized downpours up to 2-3 inches per hour possible with a marginal risk for excessive rainfall and minor flooding. A 2025 study shows rain increases crash risk by 38%, especially in the early morning hours.
When those severe weather alerts arrive, whether it's by a sudden buzz from a smartphone, a flashing message on television or a warning scrolling across social media telling people to take shelter, the terminology can seem confusing. Is it a tornado watch ...
Storms become more widespread Friday, especially in the afternoon, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds possible as a larger Texas pattern develops.