Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 11:56PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 9:56pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Liverpool to 8 miles east
of Boling-Iago to 7 miles south of Eagle Lake. Movement was southwest
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...
Southern League City, Texas City, Matagorda, southwestern
Friendswood, western Rosenberg, Lake Jackson, Alvin, Angleton,
Dickinson, Bay City, La Marque, Santa Fe, Freeport, El Campo, Clute,
Wharton, Hitchcock, Edna, southern Manvel, and Palacios.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
southeastern Texas.
Area Description:
Colorado; Austin; Wharton; Fort Bend; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: