Newbie question. (Houston, Conroe, Spring: house, tornadoes, to live)

[jakrr]

I work for a company in Orange County,CA. that is looking to open a facility in Montgomery, next to Lake Conroe in the next couple of years.
My family wants out of here and we've been eyeing Colorado Springs, but this just came up so we are considering it.

My question(s) are really weather related. I know it is hot and humid in summer and can get cold ( that's fine ) in winter. What should we expect?

Also, our 12 yr. old granddaughter is uncomfortable with the possibility of hurricanes and tornados. I told her that although we'd get residual storms from hurricanes, it wouldn't really be much more than that. I understand tornados aren't much of a problem there. Am I off base on this?

Thanks for reading.
Kenn

[catman]

There aren't many tornadoes in that area. The traffic from Conroe to Houston is dreadful. It doesn't get very cold, seldom below freezing. The heat and humidity are fairly ferocious. The main problem from "residual" hurricanes is the rain.

[Trainwreck20]

If you are planning to live and work in Montgomery, then the traffic should not be much of a problem.

Regarding weather - tornados are fairly rare in that area and are more often associated with the hurricanes than any other weather event. Also, that is on the inland side of Houston, so evacuating should be relatively easy, if it becomes neccessary. If you do get a house in the area, check the flood plain maps and make sure you are not in a low area. The rain will definitely be the major issue related to hurricanes (although the wind can blow). Also, major hurricanes are the exception, not the norm. It isn't like they happen every few months, or even years.

The humidity will probably be what you would notice the most, along with the heat. It rarely gets cold enough to freeze, and is often t-shirt weather in the middle of winter.

[TGM]

The regional emergency management plan for a major hurricane never includes an evacuation for Montgomery, which residents are supposed to stock up and shelter in place.

If your granddaughter is still worried about his, have her do a google search for "Harris County emergency management" The first hit is the HC office of emergency management, and yshe can then view the evacuation plans. Montgomery is north of the map, and is actually encouraged NOT to evacuate.