ABC13 Weather Alert Day: Tornado Watch canceled for Houston and SE Texas

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Last updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:06AM GMT
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An ABC13 Weather Alert Day was in effect on Wednesday as strong-to-severe thunderstorms rolled through southeast Texas.

A Tornado Watch was issued for several parts of southeast Texas, including Harris, Fort Bend, and Galveston counties, and it was canceled before 5 p.m.

A cold front led temperatures to plummet on Thursday.

You can stay informed on ABC13's 24/7 live stream for the latest weather update.

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Mar 11, 2026, 7:02 PM GMT

Houston TranStar cameras show rainy conditions along Highway 290 corridor in northwest Harris County

As a line of storms moved through northwest Harris County, drivers on the Highway 290 corridor encountered rainy conditions.

Houston TranStar cameras showed the wet roads, but there were no reported incidents such as accidents or stalled vehicles.

Houston TranStar camera shows rainy conditions on Highway 290 and Barker Cypress Road.
Houston TranStar camera shows rainy conditions on Highway 290 and Barker Cypress Road.
Houston TranStar camera shows rainy conditions on Highway 290 and Hollister Drive.
Houston TranStar camera shows rainy conditions on Highway 290 and Hollister Drive.
Houston TranStar camera shows rainy conditions on Highway 290 and Senate Avenue.
Houston TranStar camera shows rainy conditions on Highway 290 and Senate Avenue.
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Mar 11, 2026, 6:45 PM GMT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires for several counties, including Montgomery, Harris

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Montgomery, Grimes, Harris, Walker, and Waller Counties, which expired at 1 p.m.

This was a line of storms crossing Southeast Texas on this ABC13 Weather Alert Day.

Mar 11, 2026, 5:29 PM GMT

Hobby Airport under ground stop due to thunderstorms

Officials say a ground stop has been issued at Houston's Hobby Airport on Wednesday.

Thunderstorms led to departures being grounded until 1:30 p.m.

The Houston Airport System will have the latest flight information.

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Mar 11, 2026, 5:01 PM GMT

Tornado Watch in effect for Southeast Texas until 6 p.m., NWS reports

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for much of Southeast Texas until 6 p.m., including the following counties:

Angelina, Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Nacagdoches, Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augsitine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller, Washington, and Wharton.

FULL WEATHER REPORT: ABC13 Weather Alert Day: Tornado Watch in effect for southeast Texas until 6 p.m.