Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:01PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Goodrich, or 12 miles south of Livingston, moving
southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Romayor and Rye.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
San Jacinto; Polk; Northern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov