Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 6:11PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles west of Votaw, or 10 miles west of Thicket,
moving north at 15 mph.
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...
Cleveland, Livingston, Shepherd, Coldspring, Goodrich, North
Cleveland, Lake Livingston State Park, southeastern West Livingston,
Tarkington Prairie, Segno, Romayor, Evergreen, and Rye.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near Lake Livingston, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
San Jacinto; Polk; Northern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: