Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 12:17AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 10:17pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bellville to near
Eagle Lake to 9 miles northeast of Speaks. Movement was east at 25
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...
Northwestern Rosenberg, Katy, Sealy, Brookshire, Eagle Lake, East
Bernard, Wallis, Fulshear, Simonton, San Felipe, Pattison, Orchard,
Cinco Ranch, Weston Lakes, Cumings, Cat Spring, Altair, and Garwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
southeastern Texas.
Area Description:
Colorado; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris; Wharton; Fort Bend
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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