Tue May 06 15:30:00 UTC 2025: **Texas and Louisiana Brace for Devastating Severe Weather; Tornado Watch Issued**
DALLAS, TX – May 6, 2025 – Millions across Texas and Louisiana are facing a multi-day severe weather threat, with the potential for baseball-sized hail, strong tornadoes, and life-threatening flash floods. A Tornado Watch, affecting over 10 million people including Houston, Waco, and Austin, is in effect until 4 p.m. CT.
The severe weather follows a night of intense storms and a search for a 10-year-old girl swept away by floodwaters in Brenham. First responders also battled a lightning-caused house fire.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Level 2 severe weather risk (out of 5) for a large area, encompassing major cities like Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin. A Level 3 risk, indicating the highest likelihood of severe weather, is in place for Beaumont, College Station, and other cities. The threat includes the possibility of EF-2 or higher tornadoes.
Flash flooding poses a significant danger, particularly in East Texas and Louisiana, where a Level 3 out of 4 flash flood threat has been issued. Southern Louisiana and Mississippi could see 5-8 inches of rain, with isolated areas experiencing even higher totals. The heavy rain will continue into Wednesday, impacting areas along the Gulf Coast and potentially extending into the Florida Panhandle.
Residents are urged to download the FOX Weather app and enable notifications for updates and warnings.
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