Sun Oct 26 06:00:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

Southeast Texas is bracing for another round of severe storms this evening, following a morning of damaging weather that included a confirmed tornado in Grimes County, high winds, and widespread power outages. A flood watch remains in effect until Sunday morning. A cool front is expected to bring relief next week with significantly cooler temperatures. Meanwhile, Hurricane Melissa is forecast to impact Jamaica with significant flooding and potentially 48 hours of hurricane-force winds, but poses no threat to the Gulf Coast.

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Southeast Texas Braces for More Storms After Tornado, Power Outages

HOUSTON – Southeast Texas residents are bracing for another round of severe storms this evening, following a morning of damaging weather that left thousands without power and a confirmed tornado in Grimes County. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Anderson, Texas, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, causing damage to homes.

Earlier storms brought winds exceeding 50 mph, knocking out power to over 167,000 Centerpoint customers, according to reports. High winds also downed trees and powerlines in several locations.

The worst of the expected weather is anticipated to reach the Bryan/College Station area between 6-9 p.m., the downtown Houston area around 10-11 p.m., and move offshore after midnight. A flood watch remains in effect until early Sunday. Residents are urged to send weather photos and videos to local news outlets. Isolated severe storms are possible tonight, with wind and hail posing a threat.

Relief is on the horizon, however, as a cool front is expected to bring pleasant temperatures and calmer conditions next week. Lows could potentially dip into the 50s and even 40s by Friday morning. Halloween is currently forecast to be cool and dry, with the potential for the coolest low temperatures since early April.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane and is projected to cause significant flooding and prolonged hurricane-force winds in Jamaica early next week. However, the storm is expected to move into the Atlantic Ocean and poses no threat to the Gulf Coast.

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