SUMMARY: A severe storm named Barrel is impacting areas near Houston with tornado warnings issued east of Liberty. Earlier, Galveston experienced a tornado and a 94 mph wind gust around Freeport. Although the storm's eye is beginning to fill in, it remains strong, moving north towards Houston's western suburbs. Unexpectedly, four days ago, no computer models predicted this path. Those models serve as guidance, not absolute truth. The storm is projected to track into East Texas and the Arklatex, avoiding our area but bringing significant rainfall, with 6-10 inches already near the coast and heavy rain extending to regions like Palestine and Red River County.

Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Monday morning, knocking out power to thousands along Texas' Gulf Coast. FOX 4's Evan Andrews is tracking the storm and telling you where it is headed next.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Barrel made landfall, bringing damaging winds and causing widespread power outages. More than 1.3 million homes and businesses lost electricity hours after the hurricane, which hit as a Category 1 storm around 4:00 a.m. in Houston. The hurricane produced heavy rainfall, high winds, and a dangerous storm surge, resulting in street closures, water rescues, and flood warnings across the Texas coast. Chelsea Edwards from Houston reported taking cover at a gas station in Boria County. Barrel has caused 11 deaths in the Caribbean but no reported injuries or deaths in Texas.

Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane. The storm has brought flooding rains and power outages to thousands in the Houston area.

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SUMMARY: Overnight, Texans prepared for Hurricane Barrel's landfall this morning. Acting Governor Dan Patrick and Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd discussed state preparation and post-impact plans in a press conference. Roads in Austin cleared from earlier rain, but winds increased, notably moving cameras in La Grange, where skies remained dark. Barrel, a Category 1 hurricane, made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, posing high wind and flooding threats. A disaster declaration covers over 100 counties, including nine in Central Texas, with warnings for power outages. Texans are advised to prepare, avoid flooded areas, and ensure necessities are secured ahead of further rainfall through Tuesday.

Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 storm. Jessica Rivera has a look at state preparations and impacts to areas in Central Texas.

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