Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 16:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 6:44PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 644 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Bedias, or 15 miles west of Huntsville, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Huntsville and Crabbs Prairie.
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: 
Madison; Walker; Grimes; Montgomery
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX