Special Weather Statement 12/24/2024 14:48 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 4:48PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 24, 2024 - 2:48pm
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 447 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over northwestern Pasadena, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Pasadena, western Baytown, Deer Park, South Houston, Galena Park, Cloverleaf, Highlands, Channelview, northern South Belt / Ellington, Barrett, Greater Hobby Area, Morgan's Point, Golfcrest / Bellfort / Reveille, Edgebrook Area, Harrisburg / Manchester, Park Place, Meadowbrook / Allendale, Pecan Park, Houston Ship Channel, and San Jacinto State Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Inland Harris; Coastal Harris
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX