Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 2:13AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 12:13am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 213 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fairchilds to near Bay City to near Port
Oconnor. Movement was southeast at 40 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...
Pearland, League City, southern Sugar Land, southern Missouri City,
Galveston Island West End, Texas City, Matagorda, Friendswood,
eastern Rosenberg, Lake Jackson, Alvin, Angleton, Dickinson, Bay
City, La Marque, Santa Fe, Freeport, southwestern Seabrook, Richmond,
and Clute.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
south central and southeastern Texas.
Area Description:
Inland Harris; Wharton; Fort Bend; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: