JACKSON, MI – Days after tornadoes ripped through parts of the South, the region is once again facing the threat of dangerous storms that have already dumped more twisters.
On Saturday morning, multiple tornadoes again struck the Houston suburbs of southeastern Texas, causing extensive damage.
Drone video showed damage to several buildings in Porter Heights, north of Houston.
According to the National Weather Service office in Houston, spotters reported that multiple mobile homes were hit, and the twister caused extensive damage to a brick home and the East Montgomery Fire Department building.
Images taken near the Houston suburb of Katy showed the funnel floating above the ground.
Spotters reported damage to a mobile home park near Noel Lane.
Tornadoes were also reported near the towns of Cypress and Liverpool. NWS Houston reported multiple homes were damaged between Alvin and Liverpool.
A tornado was also reported near Oletta, Louisiana, on Saturday morning, and authorities said the twister was captured on video.
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Forecasters urged millions of people from Texas to the Carolinas and as far south as Florida to remain vigilant this weekend.
Storms had already begun to develop from Texas to Mississippi on Saturday morning, with several tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings in effect.
Watches have also been issued for parts of at least five states.
A warning means conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather and you should be prepared to take action if a warning is issued.
Prolonged tornadoes possible Saturday
A Level 4 severe weather zone was outlined Saturday and includes parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The Level 3 zone stretches from Texas to Florida.
“This has the feel of a typical tornado day,” Brandon Copic of FOX Weather and Storm Tracker said from southern Mississippi early Saturday afternoon. “You can feel it in the air, what the environment is like. And it definitely had an eerie feel to it this morning, and given the amount of sunshine that we saw, there was definitely a break in the clouds. It is very concerning.”
Severe storms late Saturday morning into Saturday night could bring large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. Tornadoes stronger than EF-2 are also possible. But forecasters fear some tornadoes could become even more powerful.
“These low-profile supercells are ahead of this line that will develop across East Texas into the afternoon and will pose not only an EF-2 but also a strong tornado threat,” FOX Weather said. meteorologist Jane Minnaar said. “We were able to see…some long-track tornadoes of EF-3 or higher.”
People living in these areas should review their tornado safety plans and ensure they have a way to receive weather warnings. Download the FOX Weather app to receive location-based alerts and 3D radar to track storms.
Severe weather threat moves east Sunday
The dangerous storm will move eastward by Sunday, with the worst weather expected in areas stretching from Virginia to Florida. Severe storms in the area can produce tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail.
