Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 12:11AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 10:11pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over northwestern College Station, moving northeast at
30 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...
College Station, Bryan, Navasota, Snook, Bedias, Kurten, Wixon
Valley, Millican, Anderson, Todd Mission, Kyle Field, Bryan Utilities
Lake, Normangee, Iola, North Zulch, Wellborn, Plantersville, Roans
Prairie, and Carlos.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
southeastern Texas.
Area Description:
Madison; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: