Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 17:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 7:39PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 739 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Coldspring, or 15 miles northwest of Cleveland, moving southeast at 10 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... Shepherd, Coldspring, and Evergreen.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
San Jacinto; Polk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX