1 person dies in Houston as tornadoes hit the area.

On Saturday, the Houston area was hit by a series of tornadoes that left one person dead and four others injured. As the day progressed, the storm system moved east towards Louisiana, prompting tornado warnings in the state.

According to Josh Lichter, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service, the severity of the storms is expected to increase as the evening progresses, especially in the eastern areas. The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office reported that one person died in the Liverpool area, while four others sustained non-critical injuries. The county was hit by multiple tornadoes, with damage reported in various locations between Liverpool and Hillcrest Village and Alvin. However, the exact extent of the damage is still being assessed.

Lichter stated that as of Saturday afternoon, it appeared that six tornadoes had touched down in the Houston area. However, he added that this number may increase as crews go out to survey the damage. The storms caused damage from both tornadoes and straight-line winds, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

In addition to the tornadoes, the storm also caused delays at Houston's two main airports - Houston Bush Intercontinental and Houston Hobby. Flights were delayed by over an hour due to the severe weather conditions.

North of Houston, the towns of Katy and Porter Heights were also hit by the storms. The weather service reported that mobile homes were damaged or destroyed in these areas, and even the doors of a fire station were blown in.

The storms have also caused disruptions to the local wildlife. Protections for nesting gulls on Santa Cruz wharf were delayed due to the storm, and the collapse of a part of the wharf into the ocean has raised concerns about its potential rebuilding. In Indonesia, the 20th anniversary of a deadly Indian Ocean tsunami was marked, bringing back memories of the devastating natural disaster. Meanwhile, Santa Cruz is still recovering from the storm that crippled the wharf and damaged the harbor. In a separate incident, an Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people.

As the severe weather continues to wreak havoc, authorities are urging residents to take necessary precautions and stay safe. Stay tuned for further updates on the situation.

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