TEXAS, USA — The Brazos Valley is set to see some significant severe weather Friday. Dr. Christopher Nunley has been the most accurate source for forecasting these kind of weather events in the Brazos Valley.
Below you will find the latest updates on the weather moving into the Brazos Valley, but we'll be tracking storms in other areas of Texas as well. You can find viewer photos, what to do in the case of severe weather, and some terms you might not know.
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The latest on conditions:
4:15 p.m.
There are no tornado warnings in the area at this time, but Dr. Christopher Nunley said radar indicated some rotation with a storm in Washington County near Somerville around 4:10p.m. Stay weather aware!
3:45 p.m.
A TORNADO WATCH remains in effect until 9 p.m. Right now in Brazos County, we're dealing with showers and storms, but they are not severe at this time. There are some areas of broad, weak rotation in storms in Burleson and Washington Counties that we are keeping an eye on, but no warnings have yet been issued.
In Central Texas, they have a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING that has just been issued. Half-dollar sized hail is being reported. This includes McLennan and Bosque Counties.
2:00 p.m.
A TORNADO WATCH remains in effect for all of the Brazos Valley until 9 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has now been issued for western and northern parts of the Brazos Valley. A TORNADO WATCH will soon be issued for central and eastern parts of the Brazos Valley momentarily.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Rudder Baseball scheduled for tonight, 4/23, vs Katy Paetow has been moved to 4:30 pm due to forecasted weather. Gate will open at 4 pm.
We're experiencing some warm and moist air out there in our region. This is going to boost our chances for seeing storms throughout the Brazos Valley, including lending fuel for thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening.
The latest on the full forecast: Severe thunderstorms likely Friday afternoon and evening for the Brazos Valley
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.
Watch vs. 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!