Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:16AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:16am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 616 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Porter Heights to near
San Jacinto State Park to near San Luis Pass. Movement was east at 40
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...
Pasadena, Pearland, League City, Baytown, Galveston Causeway,
Galveston Island West End, Texas City, Friendswood, La Porte, Deer
Park, Alvin, Dickinson, South Houston, Humble, La Marque, Santa Fe,
Seabrook, Galena Park, Jacinto City, and Webster.
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:
Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Inland Harris; Chambers; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: