Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/12/2026 21:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 11:26PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 12, 2026 - 9:26pm
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
At 1126 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near College Station, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... College Station, Bedias, Iola, and Carlos.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Madison; Walker; Brazos; Grimes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX