Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 11:47PM CDT until May 20 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 9:47pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1146 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Brenham to 9 miles southwest of Bellville to near
Columbus, 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...
Sealy, Columbus, Eagle Lake, Weimar, San Felipe, 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.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is 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; Wharton, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: