Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 11:00pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 1259 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Navasota to 6 miles south of Hockley to
near Beasley. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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 Pearland, Sugar Land, Missouri City, southern Conroe,
Rosenberg, Stafford, Bellaire, West University Place, Katy, Richmond,
Tomball, Jersey Village, Brookshire, Hunters Creek Village, Bunker
Hill Village, Piney Point Village, Pinehurst, Greenway / Upper Kirby
Area, Spring Branch North, and The Woodlands.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in League City.
Area Description:
Grimes; Montgomery; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris; Fort Bend
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: