Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
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274 WWUS84 KHGX 100158 SPSHGX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 858 PM CDT Thu May 9 2024 TXZ177-198-100230- Walker TX-Grimes TX- 858 PM CDT Thu May 9 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN GRIMES AND SOUTHWESTERN WALKER COUNTIES THROUGH 930 PM CDT... At 858 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles east of Bedias, or 14 miles southeast of Madisonville, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Northwestern Huntsville and Crabbs Prairie. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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 midnight CDT for southeastern Texas. && LAT...LON 3073 9592 3084 9586 3078 9554 3057 9570 TIME...MOT...LOC 0158Z 299DEG 20KT 3076 9581 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH $$ Adams