Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 7:26PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 726 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
La Ward, or 13 miles southeast of Edna, moving southeast 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...
Edna, La Ward, Lolita, Vanderbilt, and Lake Texana Dam.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: