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

As storms continue through the Houston area on Wednesday, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced operational changes due to the weather.

In a post on social media, RodeoHouston said that rides and outdoor activities have been paused due to severe weather near NRG Park. The organization also added that the carnival is currently closed.

RodeoHouston also advised patrons to seek shelter from the strong storms in the area.

A Tornado Watch that was previously issued until 6 p.m. has been canceled for the following counties:

Angelina, Austin, Colorado, Grimes, Hardin, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Montgomery, Nacagdoches, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Augsitine, Shelby, Tyler, Walker, Waller, and Washington.

The Tornado Watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. for the following counties:

Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Wharton.

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.

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.