Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 11:42PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 9:42pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Brenham, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Brenham, Hempstead, Bellville, Washington, Shelby, Somerville, Snook,
Industry, Burton, Millican, Lake Somerville Dam, Lake Somerville
State Park & Trailway, Lyons, Independence, and Quarry.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
southeastern Texas.
Area Description:
Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Colorado; Austin; Waller
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: