Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:09PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 509 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Industry to near Simonton. Movement was
southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Sealy, Brookshire, Bellville, Wallis, Fulshear, Simonton, San Felipe,
Pattison, Orchard, Weston Lakes, New Ulm, Cat Spring, and Frelsburg.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Colorado; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris; Wharton; Fort Bend
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov