The storm right now

[Trae713]

Originally Posted by KerrTown

What sirens? This city is too large--and noisy--to have sirens everywhere (and the small-government philosophy also prevails with funding; "Let the private sector handle it. Why not watch television instead?").

Tornadoes can still occur but not to the intensity felt by inland cities such as Dallas and Oklahoma City in Tornado Alley thanks to the moderation effect of a large body of water such as the nearby Gulf of Mexico.

This isn't true. DFW is large just like Houston, and they have sirens that you can hear clearly. Houston just doesn't need sirens like they do in DFW because we don't get tornadoes as easily.

[danmedic]

Originally Posted by chicagomama

You can tell I'm from the Midwest... I keep listening for the tornado sirens to tell me to go to the basement. I also keep worrying about the sump pump not working... But then I realize I have no basement nor sump pump and there are no tornados here (right?).

The weather channel says Flash Floods. What kinds of precautions should I be taking?

I agree with what the other posters have said. If you have a good flashlight, fresh batteries, and maybe some candles for when the power goes out, you'll be fine. We usually keep an unopened case of bottled water on hand just so we can keep the refigerator closed.

My son and I were camping during this weekend's weather, and didn't have any problems. If the thunder and lightning don't bother you, and you're not in an area that floods quickly, just enjoy the show....