Houston-area tornado causes heavy damage to more than 100 homes in Harris County; Viral video spots funnel cloud near highway 249

A powerful tornado tore through Harris County on Monday, damaging over 100 homes and a portion of the Emergency Services campus. While no serious injuries were reported, emergency crews conducted extensive searches. The storm, which prompted tornado warnings for several hours, struck suddenly amidst severe weather development. A viral video captured a funnel cloud forming near Highway 249, offering a dramatic glimpse of the storm as it moved through the area.