Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:20PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 220 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles east of Ganado to 25 miles southeast
of Matagorda. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Matagorda, Bay City, El Campo, Wharton, Palacios, South Texas Nuclear
Plant, La Ward, Sargent, Pierce, Blessing, Markham, Van Vleck,
Midfield, Wadsworth, and Danevang.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Wharton; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Matagorda Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: