Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/12/2026 16:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 6:12PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 12, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 612 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Industry to near Schulenburg. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bellville, Columbus, Weimar, Industry, New Ulm, and Frelsburg.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Colorado; Austin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX