Advisory:  Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:45AM and Tornado Watch until 2:00PM 

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

There is a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for the University of Houston area until 11:45AM.

In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Harris County until 2:00PM. This means that current conditions include the potential for a tornado to develop. Please continue to pay close attention to updates and forecasts posted by the National Weather Service. 

A strong weather front will move into southeast Texas, including the Houston area, on Wednesday that will bring the potential of heavy rainfall to our area.

National Weather Service forecasts most areas will see 1-2 inches of rainfall with isolated totals up to 5 inches. The strongest storm cells have the potential to produce 2-3 inches of rain per hour in some locations. Street flooding and increased bayou levels are likely if this forecast holds.  In addition, these severe thunderstorms have the potential to produce damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. The storms are predicted to be east of our area by evening.

These forecasts may change as meteorologists are better able to determine the speed and track of the system. Therefore, please remain aware of the forecast and possible changes. You may view the Houston/Galveston Local Weather Forecast Office website at http://www.srh.noaa.gov/hgx/. In addition, you may view traffic conditions and updates at http://www.houstontranstar.org/

Exercise caution on roadways and do NOT attempt to drive through high water. The University of Houston Department of Public Safety will continue to monitor the weather and will post updates as needed at www.uh.edu/emergency

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