Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 715 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Devers, or 9 miles east of Liberty. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Eastern Liberty, Ames, and Devers.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: