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Houston weather: EF-1 tornado confirmed in Cypress, Texas on Thursday, May 16

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Published  May 17, 2024 1:16pm CDT
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FOX 26 Houston

Rare "MCS" storm system in Houston Thursday explained

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.

CYPRESS, Texas - The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado moved through Cypress Thursday night. 

Winds up to 100 MPH hit Downtown Houston Thursday, causes major damage

Houston storm damage: EF-1 tornado in Cypress

FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro gives an update on the devastating storms that hit the Houston area Thursday night and reports a tornado was confirmed in Cypress.

The storm survey crew from NWS is still determining the intensity and path length. 

More details will be shared later.

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