Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 8:06AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 6:06am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 806 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Thomaston to near Oak Village. Movement
was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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, Fordtran, Victoria Mall, Mission Valley, Salem, Victoria
Detar Hospital North, Nursery, and Ball Airport Area.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 77 between mile markers 560 and 582.
US Highway 87 between mile markers 796 and 808.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Goliad; Victoria
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: