Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
888 WWUS84 KHGX 292322 SPSHGX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 622 PM CDT Wed May 29 2024 TXZ179-300000- Polk TX- 622 PM CDT Wed May 29 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL POLK COUNTY THROUGH 700 PM CDT... At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, or 9 miles south of Chester, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Polk County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm 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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in League City. && LAT...LON 3081 9479 3093 9466 3091 9463 3062 9457 TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 316DEG 22KT 3079 9464 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ 42