Residents in areas including Austin, San Antonio and Houston faced another round of severe weather warnings Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning after a week of storms, flooding and tornadoes battering the state.
Forecasters said residents in Austin and San Antonio should prepare for severe thunderstorms that could produce large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes between 4 p.m. and 2 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
A flood watch remains in effect for the Houston area. Meteorologists are predicting showers and thunderstorms Saturday night into Sunday afternoon. One to three inches of rainfall is expected over the weekend. Flooding is expected in creeks, rivers and streams and other low-lying areas in urban areas, the National Weather Service said.
Scattered storms are expected to develop in North and Central Texas early Saturday afternoon, turning into heavy rainfall overnight. The National Weather Service said the area will experience flash flooding, strong winds, hail and lightning.
In addition, heavy rainfall could cause overnight flash flooding, the agency said.
Texans are encouraged to shelter in place if the storm approaches their area. The agency says everyone should stay informed about weather conditions when venturing out and carry a device with them to receive additional weather alerts.
A severe storm spawned tornadoes in the Houston metro area over the weekend, injuring two people and dumping about a foot of rain. Severe weather warnings were in effect for four days, with storms causing widespread flooding and more than 1,000 reports of damage to buildings and homes.
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22-year police officer killed in Texas tornado at home
Conroe, Texas, police confirmed Friday that Lt. James “Jimmy” Waller was injured when a tornado struck his home earlier this week and died days after being hospitalized.
The Conroe Police Department posted the news on Facebook Friday.
“As you know, Jimmy is a fighter and he fights to the bitter end,” the police department wrote. “After multiple surgeries, doctors determined that his injuries were too severe to sustain life. His family was able to spend time with him before his death.
Waller was seriously injured Sunday when a tornado struck his home in Trinity County, about 100 miles north of Houston. Lt. Waller's wife was also injured, but the Conroe Police Department told USA TODAY she is recovering.
The Police Department asked the community to pray for the Waller family and released a statement A GoFundMe is being set up to assist the family.
As of the time of this article's publication, the Waller family has raised nearly $30,000 through GoFundMe, of which the goal was $20,000.
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