Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 8:48AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2025 - 6:48am
Expires:
April 21, 2025 - 7:30am
Description:
At 848 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Baytown to near
Arcola. Movement was east 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...
South Park, Minnetex, Magnolia Park, Sienna, Pecan Park, Houston Ship
Channel, San Jacinto State Park, Deer Park, Clinton Park
Tri-Community, Hobby Airport, Golfcrest / Bellfort / Reveille,
Seabrook, Edgebrook Area, The Johnson Space Center, South Houston,
Nassau Bay, Webster, Morgan's Point, Fresno, and South Belt /
Ellington.
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:
Inland Harris; Chambers; Fort Bend; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Galveston
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX