Tornado Warning

Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

1157 PM CST Sat Jan 8 2022

TXC201-090615-/O.CON.KHGX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220109T0615Z/ Harris TX-1157 PM CST Sat Jan 8 2022

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CST FOR CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTY…

At 1156 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located just north of Interstate 10 near Hedwig Village, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

This dangerous storm will be near… Spring Valley around 1200 AM CST. Hilshire Village, Spring Branch Central, Spring Branch East, Greater Uptown, Fairbanks / Northwest Crossing and Carverdale around 1205 AM CST. Northwestern Memorial Park and Langwood around 1210 AM CST. Central Northwest and Lazybrook / imbergrove around 1215 AM CST. Greater Heights and Greater Inwood around 1220 AM CST. Northside / Northline, Acres Home and Independence Heights around 1225 AM CST. Aldine, Near Northside Houston, Greater Greenspoint, Hidden Valley, Eastex / Jensen Area, East Little York / Homestead and Houston Gardens around 1230 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm includeMemorial.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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LAT…LON 2975 9552 2980 9560 3002 9542 2986 9524 TIME…MOT…LOC 0556Z 232DEG 16KT 2980 9554

TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 IN

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