Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:36PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 335 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hunterwood, or over Cloverleaf, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Northwestern Pasadena, West University Place, Galena Park, Jacinto
City, Midtown Houston, Cloverleaf, Downtown Houston, Greenway / Upper
Kirby Area, Second Ward, Neartown / Montrose, Greater Eastwood, Near
Northside Houston, Greater Fifth Ward, Memorial Park, Greater Third
Ward, Fourth Ward, University Place, Astrodome Area, Macgregor, and
Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Inland Harris; Coastal Harris
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: