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Over 100 homes damaged by tornado in Texas, devastating photos show

HOUSTON — More than 100 homes have been damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston, authorities in Texas said Monday.

No injuries were reported.

Photos and drone video posted on Facebook by the Harris County Precinct 4 constable showed roofs with shingles ripped off.

AP

Two people and a dog are cleaning a messy room with blue tarps on arched windows in Spring, Texas. AP

Some debris blocked roads.

The damage affected the Memorial Northwest neighborhood, according to the office of Mark Herman, the constable.

The Houston Fire Department dispatched five members of its saw team to cut up and remove toppled trees, spokesperson Rustin Rawlings said.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for southeastern Texas, including Houston, until 1 a.m. Tuesday. AP

Photos and drone video posted on Facebook by the Harris County Precinct 4 constable showed roofs with shingles ripped off. AP

A man stands before a pile of debris from damaged houses and personal belongings after extreme weather in Texas. AP

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for southeastern Texas, including Houston, until 1 a.m. Tuesday.

It also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of southeastern Texas.

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