Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Houston/Galveston TX
AREA: Houston
SENT: 2026-07-16T16:40:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:40PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

At 440 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Austonio, moving north at 20 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…
Austonio.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-16T17:15:00-05:00