Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 1:11PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 11:11am
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Santa Fe, moving south at 5 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.
Locations impacted include...
Southwestern League City, Texas City, Alvin, Dickinson, La Marque,
Santa Fe, Hitchcock, and Hillcrest.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov