Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 7:00pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Millican, or 9 miles northwest of Navasota, moving northwest 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...
College Station, Bryan, Navasota, Madisonville, Caldwell, Somerville,
Snook, Bedias, Kurten, Wixon Valley, Millican, Anderson, Lake
Somerville Dam, Kyle Field, Bryan Utilities Lake, Lake Somerville
State Park & Trailway, Normangee, Iola, Lyons, and North Zulch.
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 Somerville, 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:
Madison; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: