A powerful storm system took aim at the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, spawning a tornado that downed utility poles and power lines, overturned vehicles and ripped roofs off homes in communities east of Houston. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries.
Mario Mendoza carries items out of a friend's storm-damaged home Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Pasadena, Texas. A powerful storm system took aim at Gulf Coast Tuesday, spawning tornados that caused damage east of Houston.Footage from Houston TV station KTRK showed several businesses suffered major damage, including the city's animal shelter. Nearby, fences were laid over and shingles and sections of roofs were torn from homes, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
In Baytown, there were downed power lines and damage to homes and businesses, but no reports of serious injuries, said Baytown spokesperson Jason Calder. High winds damaged a chemical plant in Deer Park. Video from inside the plant shared with CBS News appeared to show debris falling from the ceiling. The person who shot the video told CBS News everyone who was inside at the time is okay.
The Shell Chemicals site was flaring, or burning off natural gas, after it lost steam because of severe weather, according to Shell spokesperson Curtis Smith. "We are taking steps to minimize any noise, light, or smoke associated with this activity, though it's expected to continue until the units are restarted," Smith said via email."There is no threat to the community, nor are there any indications a nearby tornado touched down within the Chemicals facility."
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