Houston weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 9 p.m. for portions of Houston area

HOUSTON - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties. 

The counties in the watch include: Austin, Grimes, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller, and Washington. 

The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday night. 

The watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur. 

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