Special Weather Statement Texas | Effective 04/04/2026 12:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 2:18PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 218 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Anderson, or 14 miles east of College Station, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Carlos and Roans Prairie.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Walker; Grimes; Montgomery
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX