Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 12:25AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 10:25pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1224 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Millican to 7 miles northeast of Bellville
to 7 miles southeast of Eagle Lake. Movement was east 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...
Hempstead, Prairie View, Bellville, Washington, Hockley, Waller, Pine
Island, Millican, Todd Mission, Monaville, and Independence.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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; Montgomery; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: