Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 12:56AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 10:56pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1256 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Oak Village to
Bloomington to 7 miles northeast of Quintana. Movement was east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Victoria, Port Lavaca, McFaddin, Guadalupe, Fannin, Point Comfort,
Victoria Colony Creek Country Club, Nursery, Long Mott, Victoria
Riverside Park, Victoria College, Victoria Mall, Saxet Lakes, Green
Lake, Brentwood Subdivision, Inez, Salem, Telferner, Tivoli, and
Downtown Victoria.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 59 between mile markers 624 and 658.
US Highway 77 between mile markers 560 and 614.
US Highway 87 between mile markers 798 and 840.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central and south Texas.
Area Description:
Goliad; Victoria; Inland Refugio; Inland Calhoun; Coastal Refugio; Coastal Calhoun
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: