Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Waller, or near Prairie View, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Prairie View, Hockley, Waller, and Pine Island.
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:
Montgomery; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov