Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
856 AM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024
TXZ226-235>237-336-337-211430-
Inland Brazoria TX-Coastal Matagorda TX-Inland Matagorda TX-
Wharton TX-Coastal Brazoria TX-Inland Jackson TX-
856 AM CDT Thu Mar 21 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN WHARTON...EASTERN
JACKSON...SOUTHWESTERN BRAZORIA AND NORTHERN MATAGORDA COUNTIES
THROUGH 930 AM CDT...
At 856 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Blessing, or 9 miles north of Palacios, moving northeast at 50 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...
Bay City, Sweeny, Blessing, Markham, Van Vleck, Boling-Iago, and
Midfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT for
south central and southeastern Texas.
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LAT...LON 2876 9622 2881 9629 2894 9637 2926 9590
2893 9562
TIME...MOT...LOC 1356Z 237DEG 43KT 2885 9621
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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