More than 100 homes damaged by tornado near Houston

HOUSTON — More than 100 homes were damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston, authorities said Monday. No injuries were reported. Photos and drone video posted on Facebook by the Harris County Precinct 3 constable showed roofs with shingles ripped off and debris blocking roads. The damage affected the Memorial Northwest neighborhood, the office of Constable Mark Herman said. The Houston Fire Department sent five members of its saw team to cut 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, and a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the region.