Voluntary and mandatory evacuations are underway near the San Jacinto River as dangerous flooding swamps parts of southeast Texas.
@WXMolly
is in Conroe with an update:
Heavy rain is creating life-threatening flood conditions in southeast Texas, including the Houston area, as severe weather continues to pummel the state on Friday.
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Flash flood warnings north of Houston, TX. Many roads closed, water rescues, and evacuations taking place today. HUGE moisture loaded MCS has been lollygagging through the area. This is the 18 hr loop. 6-10" has fallen in some spots during that time. Rivers will keep rising for…
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Southeast Texas could see significant rainfall and flash flooding over the coming days.
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We're seeing early signs that next week could be another very active one for severe weather as a multi-day threat begins to come into focus. Here's what you need to know:
The central U.S. remains in the bullseye as severe weather threatens the region with strong winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes possible on Thursday.
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Residents and emergency officials in southeast Texas are on high alert Thursday morning as dangerous floodwaters inundate roads and homes.
Emmit Eldridge with San Jacinto County Emergency Management joined
@JimCantore
to give an update on current conditions:
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