More than 100 homes were damaged Monday afternoon after a tornado swept through Harris County, Texas, CNN reported, citing a local official`s statement. Constable Mark Herman confirmed the destruction in a Facebook post, noting that first responders are actively searching for residents who may be injured or trapped in the affected areas.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck the county, but has not yet determined the storm`s intensity. Severe storms had developed across the Houston area on Monday, fueled by warm temperatures ahead of a cold front. Meteorologists said an unstable atmosphere combined with wind shear produced supercell thunderstorms, leading to multiple tornado reports, CNN reported.