Houston Tornado: What is a Tornado Emergency? Why was it issued on Tuesday?

Amid all the tumultuous heavy rain across the Greater Houston area Tuesday, a Tornado Emergency was issued. We examine what it means and why it was issued.

Pasadena Animal Shelter in need of help after severe tornado damage
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The day after a tornado tore the roof off the Pasadena Animal Shelter causing serious damage to the facility, the community has rallied to help relocate the cats and dogs that were being housed there. Local pet rescue groups like Houston PetSet have also stepped up to help. All but a handful of the animals have been relocated but there is still a great need for foster families and donations. Contact: rescue@pasadenatx.gov

Houston tornado: EF2 storm damage from Tuesday storms confirmed in Southeast Houston

At least EF2 storm damage was confirmed in Southeast Houston. The National Weather Service in Houston tweeted this out after survey teams visited the area impacted by the storm.

Houston weather: Breaking down the numbers to Tuesday storms

After a day of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, today will be breezy, cool and dry. Tonight and tomorrow night will be clear and cold with lows in the 30s and a chance that a few spots outside of Houston could briefly drop to near freezing. Showers and a few storms will probably return this weekend.

Deer Park ISD, Pasadena ISD cancel classes for Wednesday, January 25

The Deer Park Independent School District. as well as the Pasadena Independent School District. announced on Tuesday evening that they would be canceling class on Wednesday, January 25, following the severe weather that rolled through the area.

Tornado warning vs. Tornado watch; what's the difference?
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What is the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch? FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson helps break it down for us after a Tornado Emergency was issued in Houston.

Houston Weather: Thousands of residents impacted by power outages
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Al Payton, Vice President of Safety and Technical Training for CenterPoint Energy spoke live with FOX 26 after more than 100,000 customers at one point were affected by power outages in the Greater Houston area.

Pets in need of adoption, fostering after Pasadena Animal Shelter damaged by strong winds
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FOX 26?s Gabby Hart shares how residents and area animal shelters are stepping up to help the Pasadena Animal Shelter after it was destroyed by the heavy storm that ripped through the area.

Houston weather safety: What you should/shouldn't be doing following severe weather

As the severe weather has moved across the Houston area and left behind numerous flooded roadways and possible tornado damage, there are a few things you should and shouldn't be doing as the cleanup is just now underway.

Jeep pushes way through flood waters in West Houston
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FOX 26's Tom Zizka was live in west Houston, where a Jeep driver pushed their way through the flood waters. This after residents are asked to "turn around, don't drown" amid the heavy rain around the Greater Houston area.

Officials share details on Pasadena Animal Shelter damaged by strong winds
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Jeff Wagner, the mayor of Pasadena, and other city officials delivered remarks during a press conference and shared details on an animal shelter damaged after a heavy tornado ripped through the area.

Houston weather: Strong storms today; latest watches and warnings

Widespread showers and storms are expected throughout Southeast Texas on Tuesday as a low pressure system and cold front move through the area.