Storms dump rain and hail on counties north of Houston

Sunday, March 18, 2018
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KTRK) -- Eyewitness video posted to social media shows residents caught in the elements as thunderstorms dumped rain and hail on counties north and west of Houston.

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for a number of southeast Texas counties until 11 p.m. Sunday night.
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ABC13 meteorologist Elita Loresca said the primary threat from these storms is large hail, damaging wind gusts and brief isolated tornadoes.

In one video sent to the ABC13 newsroom, a woman shows her vehicle being pelted by hail as she and other drivers seek cover at a Huntsville gas station.

The deafening sounds of hail banging against the vehicles echo throughout the frightening video.
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On social media, there are numerous reports of widespread power outages in and around Huntsville.

The Walker County Office of Emergency Management said it has opened a storm shelter to help those who needing to take cover.



The shelter is located in the 400 block of Highway 75 North.
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