Weather

Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains how Thursday's storms may have contained small tornadoes, but most of the damage came from a rare "MCS" storm system.

It looks like wind gusts near 100 mph hit Downtown yesterday around 6:35 pm, but actual measured wind gusts reached category 1 hurricane strength. Today, there will be scattered showers and a few thunderstorms possible. There is a slight chance for a strong storm or two, but not like yesterday. Beginning this weekend, we're entering a calmer, but very warm pattern. Hot weather is a concern because many people may still be without power and air conditioning.

Part of the roof at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Houston blew off due to strong winds.

A bar in Downtown Houston suffered severe damage in storms on Thursday.

A man was seen out jogging during the storms in Houston on Thursday.

Houston Mayor john Whitmire confirmed four people died in severe storms that hit Houston on Thursday.

As a result of last night's severe weather, METRO has made the following service adjustments: -All Park & Ride service is suspended until further notice. -Expect delays on local bus, METROLift and curb2curb service. -Reduced frequency, bus shuttle service on portions of Red, Green and Purple METRORail lines. -Silver Line will run in the curb lane. BRT lane is closed. -METRO RideStores will be closed.

Video from inside Wells Fargo Plaza in Downtown Houston shows the moments storms hit.

A Houston mother of four died Thursday when a tree fell on her car during severe storms.

Quiet this morning, then a chance for isolated afternoon storms. Highs in the low 80s.

With a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in place for much of the Houston area, many residents are facing power outages.

Severe storms hit Houston Thursday causing major damage.

This evening is a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day. There is the chance for very heavy rain which could lead to additional flooding along the rivers and creeks that are still swollen from the flooding over the last few weeks. The northeastern portion of the viewing area is under a 4/4 'High' risk for flooding. The Flood Watch for areas near & north of I-10 including Houston from continues until 7 am Friday. An additional 2-4" of rain is possible for these areas with isolated amounts up to 6". Most of the viewing are is under a Tornado Watch until 10 pm. Any storms that develop have the chance of bringing large hail, strong winds and even an isolated tornado. The severe threat will end late tonight, but there is the chance for a few showers to continue into Friday morning. Stay weather aware and download FOX Local on your smart TV. We will have extended weather segments if there are any warnings issued.

FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a neighbor in northwest Houston who witnessed a tree fall over trapping an elderly woman inside her home.