Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 1:39AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 11:39pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 139 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of La Ward to Seadrift.
Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Matagorda, Bay City, Edna, Palacios, South Texas Nuclear Plant, Point
Comfort, La Ward, Alamo Beach, Indianola, Schicke Point, Olivia,
Lolita, Blessing, Markham, Port Alto, Vanderbilt, Midfield,
Wadsworth, and Lake Texana Dam.
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 500 AM CDT for
south central and southeastern Texas.
Area Description:
Wharton; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Matagorda Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: