Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 6:38PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 638 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Brenham to near Industry to 7
miles north of Columbus. 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...
Brenham, Hempstead, Bellville, Industry, Frelsburg, New Ulm, and Cat
Spring.
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:
Washington; Grimes; Colorado; Austin; Waller
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: