KHOU 11 has called for a Weather Impact Alert through 7 p.m.

New research shows how advanced weather models can warn about tornado danger earlier and help communities prepare with more time.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most everyone is familiar with the often destructive, rapidly rotating, V-shaped column of air known as a tornado. Much is said about tornado ...

A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is either sighted or indicated on radar, meaning there is imminent danger to life and property.