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Stormy Tuesday morning across Harris County<\/strong><\/p>\n HOUSTON<\/strong> \u2013 After a holiday break, Tuesday morning<\/strong> has kicked off with chaotic weather<\/strong> across Houston<\/strong> and surrounding areas, as a Severe Thunderstorm Watch<\/strong> remains in effect for Harris County<\/strong> and neighboring counties until 5 a.m.<\/strong> This alert, issued by the National Weather Service<\/strong>, follows a turbulent overnight<\/strong> that brought intense lightning<\/strong>, damaging winds<\/strong>, and heavy downpours<\/strong> that continue to sweep through the region.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Storm activity fueled by stalled cold front<\/strong><\/p>\n The persistent storm activity is linked to a stationary cold front<\/strong> lodged near Dallas<\/strong>, which is funneling repeated waves of thunderstorms<\/strong> southward across Texas<\/strong>. Meteorologists<\/strong> expect this frontal system to remain largely in place over the next few days, triggering additional rounds of severe weather<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Models show<\/strong> these storms could continue through mid-morning Tuesday<\/strong>, gradually shifting southeast toward the coastal counties<\/strong> around sunrise<\/strong>. The primary threats with this system include frequent lightning<\/strong>, gusts that could exceed 60 mph (97 km\/h)<\/strong>, and localized flooding<\/strong> from persistent rainfall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Morning commute complications<\/strong><\/p>\n The timing of the storms has significantly impacted morning traffic<\/strong> across the Houston metro<\/strong>, with ponding on roads<\/strong>, reduced visibility<\/strong>, and downed branches<\/strong> reported in multiple neighborhoods. Commuters<\/strong> are advised to monitor live radar<\/strong> and avoid flood-prone routes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Preparedness remains key<\/strong><\/p>\n With additional rounds of storms<\/strong> possible later this week, residents<\/strong> are being urged to stay weather-aware<\/strong>, secure outdoor furniture<\/strong>, and ensure phones and emergency devices<\/strong> are fully charged.<\/p>\n More updates are expected from the KPRC 2 Weather Center<\/strong>, as the region continues to navigate this stormy post-holiday stretch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Stormy Tuesday morning across Harris County HOUSTON \u2013 After a holiday break, Tuesday morning has kicked off with chaotic weather across Houston and surrounding areas, as a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for Harris County and neighboring counties until 5 a.m. This alert, issued by the National Weather Service, follows a turbulent overnight that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":3041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3040","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n