Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 4:22PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles south of Austonio to near Rockland.
Movement was north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Crockett, Austonio, Apple Springs, Trinity, Corrigan, Grapeland,
Groveton, Lovelady, Kennard, Latexo, Pennington, Weches, and
Centralia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: