Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 15:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 5:06PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 3:06pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 506 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Eagle Lake, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Nada and Garwood.
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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Colorado; Wharton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX