Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 12:13AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 10:13pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1213 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kurten, or 14 miles northeast of Bryan, moving northeast at 25 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...
Madisonville, Bedias, Kurten, Wixon Valley, Normangee, Iola, and
North Zulch.
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
Sender: