CNN Miami, Florida (CNN) — Gulf Coast residents began feeling the effects of Hurricane Alex's outer bands Wednesday afternoon after at least two tornadoes touched down in southern Texas, the National Weather Service said. No injuries were reported from the twisters near Brownsville, but some damage was reported, including downed trees, the weather service said. Authorities shut down the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge, which crosses to popular vacation spot South Padre Island, as a precaution ahead of the approaching Alex, which gained strength Wednesday afternoon as it continued churning in the western Gulf of Mexico. (More at Link) added by: joshuaheller
