Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:14AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 3:14am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 514 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Town West, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Northwestern Pasadena, Pearland, Sugar Land, Missouri City, northern
Friendswood, Rosenberg, Stafford, South Houston, Bellaire, West
University Place, Katy, Richmond, Galena Park, Jacinto City, Jersey
Village, Manvel, Hunters Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney
Point Village, and Downtown Houston.
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.
Area Description:
Waller; Inland Harris; Wharton; Fort Bend; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: