Houston Weather: Tornado watch issued for counties north of Houston-metro

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for several counties north of the Houston-metro area. 

The following counties are included in the watch: Grimes, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, and Washington County. 

The watch is in effect until midnight Thursday morning. 

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for possible tornado development. 

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