Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/25/2026 18:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 8:23PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Forest, or 16 miles north of Apple Springs. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Houston County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Houston
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX