The National Weather Service in League City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 8:00 P.M.
At 7:28 PM, Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 MPH. This storm was located near Mission Bend and moving south at 30 MPH. Locations likely to be impacted include Missouri City, Mission Bend, Sugar Land, Rosenberg, First Colony, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Stafford, Meadows Place, and Thompsons
This storm may produce large damaging hail, resulting in extensive property damage or serious injury. Avoid windows and take cover now!
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of your home or business.
Heavy rains flood roads quickly so do not drive into areas where water covers the road.
Please report severe weather to the county sheriff, local police, or department of public safety and ask them to relay your report to the National Weather Service.
]]>The National Weather Service has issued an Urban and Small Stream Advisory for Fort Bend County until 2:00 PM CDT.
At 11:03 AM, Doppler Radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This may cause urban and small stream flooding in part of Fort Bend County. Over two inches of rain has fallen in the past hour in portions of Fort Bend County. Some areas and streets will experience minor flooding.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into areas where the water cvers the roadway. Flood waters are usually deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the road. When encountering flooded road make the smart choice.
TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!
]]>The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WARNING for Southeastern Fort Bend County until 11:15 AM.
At 10:35 AM CDT, Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a TORNADO. This storm was located 11 miles south of Sugar Land and moving SE at 30 MPH.
The safest place to be during a tornado is in the interior hallway or a room such as a closet on the lowest level of a sturdy building. Use blankets or pillows to cover your body and always stay away from windows.
If you are inside a mobile home or vehicle, evacuate them immediately and seek shelter inside a sturdy building. As a last resort, seek shelter in a culvert, ditch or low spot and cover your head with your hands.
Please report severe weather to the county sheriff, local police or department of public safety and ask them to relay your report to the national weather service. You can also report severe weather to Fort Bend County OEM on twitter.
]]>The National Weather Service in League City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fort Bend County until 11:00 A.M.
At 10:31 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 MPH. This storm was located near First Colony and moving SE at 30 MPH. Locations that could be impacted include Missouri City, First COlony, Fresno, Manvel, Arcola and Thompsons.
This storm may produce damaging hail, resulting in extensive property damage or serious injury. Avoid windows and take cover now!
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of your home or business.
Heavy rains flood roads quickly so do not drive into areas where water covers the road.
TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!
Please report severe weather to the county sheriff, local police, or department of public safety and ask them to relay your report to the National Weather Service.
]]>The National Weather Service has issues a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Fort Bend County, especially those areas in the NW and NE areas of the County. This warning is in effect until 1:00 PM
At 9:58 AM Doppler Radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the area. Up to 1.8 inches of rain have fallen in these storms in the last 30 mintues. Flash Flooding is likely.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flloding of small creeks and streams...urban areas....and highways.....streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Heavy rains flood roads quickly so do not drive into areas where water covers the road.
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE ROADWAY. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. Move to higher ground.
Turn Around, Don't Drown!
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