Texans, perhaps more than any other Americans, are bound by a shared sense of communal experience. That bonding tends to manifest in our reverence for barbecue, football, high-powered weaponry, and the blissful feeling that washes over us when we pick up tortillas at H-E-B and notice that the plastic bag is still warm. For the next 48 hours, at least, Texans will be bound by something not so great: severe weather.No matter where in the state you’re located, meteorologists say, there’s a good chance you’re going to encounter harsh weather conditions. In southeast Texas—where this year’s College Football Playoff national championship is slated to kick off at 6:30 p.m. Monday, in Houston—residents are already on the lookout for tornadoes. The weather conditions are the result…
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