Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:44AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 1:44am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 343 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Blessing, or 12 miles northwest of Palacios,
moving east at 20 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...
El Campo, South Texas Nuclear Plant, La Ward, Lolita, Blessing,
Markham, Lake Texana Dam, Midfield, and Danevang.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Wharton; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: