Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:32AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 3:32am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 532 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bonney, or 11 miles southwest of Manvel, moving east at 30 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...
Southern Pearland, southwestern League City, Friendswood, Alvin,
Angleton, Santa Fe, Webster, Hitchcock, Manvel, Clear Lake,
southeastern South Belt / Ellington, Danbury, Arcola, Iowa Colony,
Holiday Lakes, Hillcrest, northern Bailey's Prairie, Liverpool,
Bonney, and Brazos Bend State Park.
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:
Inland Harris; Fort Bend; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: