Wind damage, hail expected during thunderstorms in Houston

Communters take shelter under a bus stop on Congress as heavy rains pours on downtown on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, in Houston. Communters take shelter under a bus stop on Congress as heavy rains pours on downtown on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, in Houston. Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close Wind damage, hail expected during thunderstorms in Houston 1 / 27 Back to Gallery

Rush hour commuters are being met by severe thunderstorms as forecaster expect wind damage and possible hail this evening.

Hail damage to vehicles is expected, as well as wind damage to roofs, siding and trees,National Weather Service forecasters say.

Harris County Precinct 1 deputy constables have already reported flooded conditions on portions of North Shepherd Drive. Hail has also been reported in the Heights, the constable's office said.

Adam Clanton, a host on Houston's SportTalk790, posted a video on Twitter showing rain falling inside Minute Maid Park while the roof is closed.

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A severe thunderstorm warning is expected to remain in place until at least 5:45 p.m..

Heading into the rest of the week, there's a 40 percent chance of storms on Thursday and Friday, with a 20 percent chance Saturday.

Sunday is expected to be sunny and hot.

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