Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 7:34AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 5:34am
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 734 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Riverside, or 15 miles north of Huntsville, moving
east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Trinity, Groveton, Lovelady, Riverside, Sebastopol, and Pennington.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: