UPDATE: National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warning Wed morning

UPDATE:

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wednesday morning. Heavy rain, high winds, and damaging hail, with storm system moving north through Montgomery County at approximately 7:00 a.m. Take the necessary precautions.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE:

SOUTHWESTERN CONROE...TOMBALL...PINEHURST...THE WOODLANDS...OAK RIDGE NORTH...SHENANDOAH...STAGECOACH...WOODLOCH...CYPRESS...THE WOODLANDS PAVILLION...CHATEAU WOODS AND HOOKS AIRPORT.

UPDATE:

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect until 6:00 p.m. CST this evening for the following 13 counties:

AUSTIN, CHAMBERS, GRIMES, HARRIS, HOUSTON, LIBERTY, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, POLK, SAN JACINTO, TRINITY, WALKER, WALLER

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF:

ANAHUAC...BELLVILLE...BROOKSHIRE... CLEVELAND...COLDSPRING...CONROE...CORRIGAN...CROCKETT...DAYTON... GROVETON...HEMPSTEAD...HOUSTON...HUMBLE...HUNTSVILLE...KATY... LIBERTY...LIVINGSTON...MADISONVILLE...MONT BELVIEU...NAVASOTA... ONALASKA...PASADENA...PRAIRIE VIEW...SEALY...SHEPHERD... THE WOODLANDS...TOMBALL...TRINITY...WILLIS AND WINNIE.

UPDATE:

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect from noon Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon. The Flash Flood Watch is for a portion of southeast Texas including the following counties:

AUSTIN...BRAZORIA...BRAZOS...BURLESON... CHAMBERS...COLORADO...FORT BEND...GALVESTON...GRIMES... HARRIS...HOUSTON...JACKSON...LIBERTY...MADISON...MATAGORDA... MONTGOMERY...POLK...SAN JACINTO...TRINITY...WALKER...WALLER... WASHINGTON AND WHARTON.

Period of showers and thunderstorms associated with a slow-moving storm system are expected to move across southeast Texas Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. The heaviest rains are expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 7 inches are expected with locally higher amounts possibly approaching 10 to 12 inches. The main threat will be flash flooding of low lying locations especially in urban areas with poor drainage or rural roads in hilly terrain. Flooding of streams, creeks, and bayous, is likely through Wednesday. Heavy rainfall may cause significant travel impacts during the Wednesday morning commute.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding...a very dangerous situation. Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling. A foot of water will float many vehicles, and two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV's) and pick-ups. The best defense is to avoid.

Monitor weather sources and be prepared to take action should a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Conroe Today will provide any updates from the National Weather Service on its social media sites.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE:

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas - A severe storm system will be moving into the southeast region of Texas Tuesday with isolated severe thunderstorms and strong winds. An 80-percent chance of rain is expected by Tuesday afternoon, increasing to 100-percent rain chance on Wednesday. Some storms could be severe, and flash flooding could occur. Isolated tornadoes may be possible Tuesday afternoon and night as the storms in.

A Wind Advisory is currently in effect until 6:00 pm CST, with winds 25 mph and gusting. Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other high-profile vehicles, should be on alert, especially when driving roads east to west.

The rain is expected to continue throughout the rest of the week but decreasing to 40-percent on Thursday, and 30-percent Friday. Rainfall totals may reach 4-8" by the end of the week. This increases the likelihood of street flooding in low-lying area. Do not attempt to cross flooded streets, and or go through flooded underpasses.

Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling. A foot of water will float many vehicles, and two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV's) and pick-ups. The best defense is to avoid.

Stay tuned to the Conroe Today social media sites for weather alerts from the National Weather Service.

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