Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:10PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Groveton, or 16 miles south of Apple Springs, moving northeast at 20
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...
Huntsville, Livingston, Apple Springs, Trinity, Onalaska, Corrigan,
Groveton, New Waverly, Coldspring, Point Blank, Riverside, Seven
Oaks, Sebastopol, Lake Livingston State Park, West Livingston,
Huntsville State Park, Leggett, Pennington, Moscow, and Oakhurst.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Trinity; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Montgomery
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: