Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1209 AM CDT Sun May 5 2024

TXZ163-164-050600-
Houston TX-Trinity TX-
1209 AM CDT Sun May 5 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN TRINITY AND EAST
CENTRAL HOUSTON COUNTIES THROUGH 100 AM CDT...

At 1208 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Apple Springs, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Apple Springs and Centralia.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3138 9495 3138 9496 3136 9495 3135 9496
      3134 9496 3134 9491 3133 9490 3130 9489
      3128 9488 3126 9490 3124 9487 3122 9486
      3120 9486 3110 9509 3125 9521 3142 9499
TIME...MOT...LOC 0508Z 235DEG 27KT 3123 9508

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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