Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 11:29PM CDT until May 20 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 9:29pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
SVRHGX
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Colorado County in southeastern Texas...
Northwestern Wharton County in southeastern Texas...
Austin County in southeastern Texas...
Eastern Washington County in southeastern Texas...
Western Waller County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 1230 AM CDT.
* At 1129 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Lake Somerville Dam to near Industry to near
Fayetteville, moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Brenham, Sealy, Hempstead, Bellville, Columbus, Eagle Lake, Weimar,
Pine Island, San Felipe, Industry, Monaville, New Ulm, Cat Spring,
Sheridan, Altair, Nada, Frelsburg, Garwood, and Rock Island.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning
is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Austin, TX; Colorado, TX; Waller, TX; Washington, TX; Wharton, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: