Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 10:17AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2025 - 8:17am
Expires:
April 21, 2025 - 9:00am
Description:
At 1016 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Sweeny, moving 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...
Brazoria, Sweeny, Lake Jackson, Sargent, Jones Creek, Wild Peach
Village, and Richwood.
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:
Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX