Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:44AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 3:44am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 544 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Spring to Pecan Park to near Holiday
Lakes. Movement was east at 35 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...
Pasadena, Pearland, League City, Sugar Land, Baytown, Missouri City,
Texas City, Friendswood, La Porte, Deer Park, southeastern Rosenberg,
Alvin, Dickinson, Stafford, South Houston, Bellaire, Humble, West
University Place, Seabrook, and Galena Park.
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.
Area Description:
San Jacinto; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Inland Harris; Chambers; Fort Bend; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris; Coastal Galveston
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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