The National Weather Service reported that five tornadoes have been confirmed in southeast Texas. These tornadoes affected various counties including Waller, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, and Chambers County.
The tornadoes in Brazoria and Chambers County, although likely produced by the same storm, are now being classified as five separate tornado events by the National Weather Service (NWS).
Saturday in southeast Texas was characterized by active weather conditions. ABC13 issued a Weather Alert Day as several counties experienced strong winds, hail, and potential tornadoes.
The National Weather Service started issuing multiple tornado warnings for various counties in Texas, including Harris, Brazoria, Montgomery, Waller, Galveston, and Chambers. These warnings were issued shortly before noon.
A few miles outside the Katy area, around 11 a.m., the first possible tornado sighting was captured.
The Cy-Fair Fire Department took to social media to share reports of tornadic activity in the vicinity of Hockley and the Bridgeland areas.
The Montgomery County Emergency Office swiftly took action when a funnel was sighted near Porter Heights close to Highway 242.
