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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

WEATHER ALERT: The National Weather Service predicts additional scattered showers and thunderstorms through late afternoon. Please watch for alerts and travel with caution as roadways might have areas of ponding water. Always remember Turn Around Don’t Drown!. 

City staff is monitoring all roadway conditions, if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700. Like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

Severe Thunderstorms Expected Tomorrow, Saturday, April 13

The National Weather Service predicts severe thunderstorms mainly between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, April 13 in the Southeast Texas region including Missouri City. Officials caution that the storms may even accompany tornadoes or strong damaging winds, hail and street flooding.

Severe thunderstorms are officially defined as storms that are capable of producing hail that is an inch or larger or wind gusts over 58 mph. Hail this size could possibly damage property such as plants, roofs and vehicles. Wind this strong may break off large branches, knock over trees or cause structural damage to trees. Thunderstorms could also produce tornadoes, dangerous lightning and heavy rain to cause flash flooding.

Residents are encouraged to take precautions if necessary and monitor local weather reports before travelling around the area and sign up for emergency alerts on www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM.

Additionally, keep the streets clear of vehicles/debris to allow safe passage for our Public Safety and Public Works vehicles, keep the drainage system clean and protect your vehicle. Avoid traveling through flooded areas, and remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

City staff will be monitoring all roadway conditions, if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700. Officials also stress the importance of keeping a list of informational resources for reference. Recommendations for City residents include:

  • Police and Fire Departments: 911 or 281.403.8700
  • CenterPoint Energy: 713.207.2222
  • American Red Cross—Fort Bend County Branch: 281.342.9480, Greater Houston Branch: 713.526.8300
  • Ready Harris (www.readyharris.org); 713.881.3100; the Harris County Office of Emergency Management’s official website
  • Enable Fort Bend (www.enablefortbend.com); 281.238.3514; the agency assists individuals with functional and medical needs during an emergency or disaster
  • MCTV: Comcast Ch. 16; AT&T U-verse Ch. 99
  • WQMN – 1690 AM: Emergency advisory radio station
  • MCTX Mobile App: Download it in the Apple App store or on Google Play

For updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

Dangerous thunderstorm winds and rain are occurring eastern Fort Bend and northern Brazoria Counties right now. If you live in these areas, seek immediate shelter!

Please report any tree limbs and/or hazardous road conditions to 281.403.8700 and please send us your photos of the conditions.

Please be aware of hazardous road conditions. Always remember Turn Around Don’t Drown

Freeze Warning in Effect Again From Midnight Until 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 6

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning again for most of Southeast Texas including Missouri City from midnight through 8 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6. Freezing temperatures between 25 and 32 degrees are expected by early morning.

A freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are highly likely and these conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Residents are urged to protect the four Ps for winter safety:

  • People: check on the elderly and those who may not have access to heat
  • Pets: bring pets indoors
  • Pipes: properly insulate exposed pipes to prevent cracking
  • Plants: cover plants with fabric to help keep them insulated

Additionally, monitor local weather reports before travelling around the area and sign up for emergency alerts at www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM.

City staff is monitoring all roadway conditions, if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

For updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

Freeze Warning in Effect From Midnight Until 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 5

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for most of Southeast Texas including Missouri City from midnight through 9 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5. Freezing temperatures between 25 and 32 degrees are expected by early Tuesday morning.

A freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are highly likely and these conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Residents are urged to protect the four Ps for winter safety:

  • People: check on the elderly and those who may not have access to heat
  • Pets: bring pets indoors
  • Pipes: properly insulate exposed pipes to prevent cracking
  • Plants: cover plants with fabric to help keep them insulated

Additionally, monitor local weather reports before travelling around the area and sign up for emergency alerts at www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM.

City staff is monitoring all roadway conditions, if there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.

For updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).