Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Harris, Montgomery, and Surrounding Counties in Southeast Texas

Source: NOAA · Southeast Texas

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Southeast Texas until 12:45 PM CDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and potential for tornado development.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Southeast Texas
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Houston Galveston

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Texas.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Texas. The warning is in effect until 12:45 PM CDT on March 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in southeastern Texas:

  • East central Austin County
  • Northwestern Fort Bend County
  • Southern Montgomery County
  • Central Waller County
  • Northwestern Harris County

Specific locations impacted include Southeastern Conroe, Katy, Tomball, Jersey Village, Sealy, Prairie View, Brookshire, Hunters Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney Point Village, Pinehurst, Northside / Northline, Spring Branch North, The Woodlands, Greater Greenspoint, Spring, Aldine, Eldridge / West Oaks, Spring Branch West, and Addicks Park Ten.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, go immediately to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the broader southeastern Texas region until 6:00 PM CDT.

Expected Conditions

At 11:49 AM CDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from near Prairie View to near Pattison to near San Felipe, moving east at 30 mph.

  • Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Hail: Radar indicates hail potential up to 0.75 inches.
  • Tornado Threat: Tornado development is possible.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued at 11:49 AM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 12:45 PM CDT on Wednesday, March 11.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Southeast Texas until 12:45 PM CDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and potential for tornado development.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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