The National Weather Service will conduct a storm survey in parts of Galveston County and the Katy area after severe storms overnight. Several areas including Bacliff, League City, Dickinson, and San Leon experienced strong winds and heavy rain, resulting in damage to homes and businesses. Residents reported overturned yards, displaced structures, and various debris scattered throughout the affected areas.
The National Weather Service said it will conduct a storm survey in parts of Galveston County and the Katy area after severe storms overnight.Wednesday after storms moved through overnight, leaving behind damage to homes and businesses.
"We have an awning that was rolled up, ripped up off of the RV. I mean, it was brutal," Heather Stevens told ABC13. "Probably around 4:20 a.m., give or take, RV started shaking real hard, violently, and all of a sudden light show, beyond belief." "Looked outside my window, I had a flag pole that has withstood 75 mph in the past, and it was bent way over. A few mins later, it was gone," Michael McNeley described. "A few minutes later, I look and the railing of the third deck is missing."
"I don't think I'll be leaving anytime soon," Puryear said. "My bedroom's right in front of where the car's at. About two more feet, and I would've been sleeping for the rest of my life."
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