Fierce Storms Loom Over Texas and Louisiana, Upending Holiday Travel Plans
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping across Texas and Louisiana, bringing high winds, hail, and potential tornadoes. The storms have disrupted holiday travel, causing flight delays and cancellations, while emergency resources are activated to address the threat.
DALLAS (AP) — Severe weather watches were in effect early Friday for parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas, as the National Weather Service warned that a Gulf of Mexico storm system could bring high winds, hail, and potential tornadoes to the region.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms continue to race across Louisiana and the Gulf waters at this time, with Southeast Texas in the clear for the rest of tonight. Please stay safe all, the Lake Charles, Louisiana, weather service office posted on the social platform X shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday.
Earlier that afternoon, a tornado warning was issued for areas northeast of Houston, Texas, indicating radar-detected tornado activity. No immediate reports of damage were received.
The storm system also caused significant travel disruptions. As thunderstorms swept across parts of Texas, over 100 flights were delayed, and dozens were canceled at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Additional delays and cancellations were reported at Dallas Love Field and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, according to the flight-tracking service FlightAware.
In response to the escalating severe weather threat, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources.
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