Special Weather Statement for Houston
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Houston
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What is happening
At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wells, or 16 miles north of Apple Springs, moving north at 15 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wells, or 16 miles north of Apple Springs, moving north at 15 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Houston County.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 4:42PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Houston/Galveston TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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