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Large branches downed, cleanup underway after strong thunderstorms hit northwest Harris County
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tony Atkins , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the storms and their impact on the area are available from local news sources, including ABC13 Houston (KTRK). Strong thunderstorms recently hit northwest Harris County, causing damage in the area.
Strong thunderstorms recently hit northwest Harris County, causing damage in the area. The storms brought down large branches and damaged fences due to strong winds, hail, and heavy rain.
Cleanup efforts are underway, with neighbors helping each other to clear the debris. This community effort is a response to the damage caused by the severe weather.
Further details about the storms and their impact on the area are available from local news sources, including ABC13 Houston (KTRK).
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Strong thunderstorms recently hit northwest Harris County, causing damage in the area. The storms brought down large branches and damaged fences due to strong winds, hail, and heavy rain. Cleanup…
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