Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:18AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:18am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 418 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Boling-Iago, or 13 miles west of West Columbia,
moving northeast 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...
Rosenberg, Lake Jackson, Bay City, El Campo, Wharton, West Columbia,
Sweeny, Brazoria, Needville, Pleak, Fairchilds, western Bailey's
Prairie, Beasley, Kendleton, Pierce, Van Vleck, Boling-Iago, Wild
Peach Village, Cumings, and Blessing.
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; Fort Bend; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: