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LIVE BLOG: Downed power pole blocks westbound lane of Crosby Freeway

Raindrops collect on a window at the KPRC studios on the Southwest Freeway on Dec. 7, 2017. (KPRC)

HOUSTON – Severe weather and thunderstorms rolled into the Houston area Thursday evening bringing high winds and a torrential downpour.

FULL FORECAST: Here’s what to know about severe storms headed for the Houston area tonight

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KPRC 2 Meteorologist Frank Billingsley said the fast-moving storm could bring golf ball-sized hail to some areas.

See the latest updates below:

8:08 p.m. — Downed power pole blocks lane of Crosby Freeway

7:26 p.m. — Update from Frank Billingsley

Storm Update

Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Thursday, April 9, 2020

6: 45 p.m. — 14 warnings, 12 watches and 4 advisories in effect for counties in our area

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Harris County and will be in effect till 7 p.m.

See the watches, warning, and advisories issued for other counties here.

6 p.m. — Lake Conroe and Montgomery County battered by rain

KPRC 2 viewer Phil Conner sent a video of his home near Lake Conroe being battered by rain and wind at about 5:30 p.m.

WOW! KPRC viewer Phil Conner sent this video of high winds and stormy weather that he took at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Conroe. Get the latest forecast updates here: https://www.click2houston.com/weather/2020/04/05/forecast-sun-is-back-for-sunday-chance-of-rain-through-the-week/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=kprc2

Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Thursday, April 9, 2020

5:54 p.m. — Update from Frank Billingsley:

Storms Arrive!

Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Thursday, April 9, 2020

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