BRYAN, Texas — 9 p.m. - The Robertson County Sheriff's Office is reporting three roads have water over them, making driving dangerous. Turn around, don't drown. Also, even a small amount of water can cause your vehicle to hydroplane, and could put you in a dangerous situation, especially as night falls.
Beware of driving on the following roads in Robertson County:
- Jack Rabbit Lane, just north of OSR
- Old Hearne Road at Campbells Creek
- Mumford Benchly Road
8:30 p.m. - Much of the power outages have been restored, according to Bryan Texas Utilities. The showers and thunderstorms have moved out of the Brazos Valley and the temperature will be slightly cooler for the next few hours. But this weekend brings 90 degree temperatures.
5:30 p.m. - Several power outages have been reported around the City of Bryan. To see where the outages are and to get real time updates, click here.
4 p.m. - A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING remains in effect for northern Grimes County and southeastern Madison County until 4:30 p.m.
3:33 p.m. - A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for northern Grimes County and southeastern Madison County until 4 p.m. A storm just west of Bedias is moving to the east and may produce strong winds to 60 mph in Bedias and Madisonville.
The showers and storms are expected to gradually move out of the area by early evening. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 6 p.m.
3:17 p.m. - A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for the following Brazos Valley counties: Madison, Grimes and Brazos. The cities that are included in this warning are: Bryan, Wixon Valley, Kurten, North Zulch, Normangee and Madisonville.
This storm has the capability to produce 60 mph winds. These winds could cause significant damage to homes and property. This storm also has a history of producing 1/4" hail.
The Tornado Watch remains in effect.
3 p.m. - Showers and thunderstorms are moving across the Brazos Valley now. Although there are no warnings in effect at this time, theses storms are producing frequent lightning and brief heavy rainfall. There is still some potential for severe weather over the next hour or two, and a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 6 p.m.
2 p.m. - A line of showers and thunderstorms is gradually working into the Brazos Valley from the Northwest. The bulk of the warnings with these storms has been to our north and northeast. However, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the Brazos Valley until 6 p.m.
1 p.m. - The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for all counties in the Brazos Valley:
- Brazos
- Burleson
- Grimes
- Leon
- Madison
- Robertson
- Washington
The watch is in effect for the Brazos Valley until 6 o'clock Thursday. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms to our northwest is moving generally toward the northeast with a gradual shift to the east. These storms are likely to move into our northern counties, Robertson and Leon, soon, and they could produce strong, damaging winds. The line of storms may hold together to reach the Bryan-College Station area between 4:00 and 6:00.
Just outside the Brazos Valley, a tornado warning has been issued for Limestone County until 1:45 p.m.
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What is the difference between a WATCH and a WARNING?
If an agency issues a storm WATCH, it means you should get prepared. Storms are possible or are on their way to your area. Get informed. Get your safety kit together, and prepare your pets.
If an agency issues a WARNING, take action! Warnings are issued when dangerous weather is in the area and could be life threatening. Don't go outside to watch or record dangerous weather. get to safety. While we love having you send us photos and videos, we want you to be safe. Leave mobile homes that can blow over in high winds. Warnings are not issued unless trained weather spotters/law enforcement officers who are trained to watch for weather get the information back to the National Weather Service.
Warnings mean changing weather can happen without any warning so keep on the look out!
Storm safety tips:
Severe Weather at Home
If you are at your home when severe weather hits, make sure you stay weather ready. Get to a secure location away from windows, especially if you are in a severe thunderstorm warning. Damaging wind and/or large hail can come quickly, as can other severe weather, especially tornadoes. Don't forget to bring those pets with you!
Severe Weather at School/Workplace
Stay away from windows and don't go into a large open room like a cafeteria, gym or auditorium.
If You're Outside
Find shelter immediately. Find a sturdy structure, something other than a shed or storage facility. Those are not safe. Do not seek shelter under a tree. Not only could a tree fall, it increases your chance of getting struck by lightning.
If You're in Your Car
Drive to the closest secure building and wait out the storm if there is enough time to get to safety. If you can't get to safety, park your car out of traffic and stay in your car with your seat belt on. Put your head down below the windows and cover your head with your hands, a blanket or a coat. ONLY leave your car if you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the road.
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