Drivers sought shelter under an overpass on Gulf Freeway near Hughes Road in Houston as severe thunderstorms and a tornado warning caused a traffic standstill.
Severe thunderstorms have caused a traffic standstill on Gulf Freeway near Hughes Road in Houston , with drivers seeking shelter from the storm under an underpass. Drivers are seen stalled under the underpass, seeking refuge from the gushing winds and heavy rainfall around 1:30 p.m. on Houston TransStar cameras. The region remains under a tornado warning.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Brazos, Grimes, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Washington, Burlson, Madison, and Walker counties until 5 p.m.While it may seem like a safe shelter, parking under overpasses can create bottlenecks and increase the danger of collisions. If you must stop, pull over to a safe location off the roadway
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