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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 8:12 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Brazoria County in southeastern Texas...
Northeastern Matagorda County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 400 PM CDT.

* At 312 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over southwestern
Wild Peach Village, or near West Columbia, moving northeast at 30
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lake Jackson, Angleton, northwestern Freeport, Clute, West
Columbia, Sweeny, Richwood, Brazoria, Jones Creek, Oyster Creek,
Holiday Lakes, Bailey's Prairie, Bonney, and Wild Peach Village.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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TORNADO...POSSIBLE;
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN;
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 8:12 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in League City has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Brazoria County in southeastern Texas...
West Central Galveston County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 311 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
up to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Southeastern Pearland, League City, Texas City, Friendswood,
Alvin, Dickinson, La Marque, Santa Fe, Webster, Hitchcock,
southern Manvel, Iowa Colony, Hillcrest, Liverpool and Chocolate
Bayou.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 7:50 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Wharton County in southeastern Texas...
Southwestern Brazoria County in southeastern Texas...
Central Matagorda County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 248 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bay City,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Western Lake Jackson, Bay City, West Columbia, Sweeny, Brazoria,
Jones Creek, Markham, Sargent, Van Vleck, Wild Peach Village,
Wadsworth, and Midfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&


HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN;
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:26 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston and Wharton.

* WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 226 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause
minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Southwestern Pearland, Sugar Land, southern Missouri City,
Rosenberg, northern Lake Jackson, Angleton, Richmond,
Hitchcock, West Columbia, Fresno, First Colony, Needville,
Danbury, Arcola, Iowa Colony, Holiday Lakes, Pleak,
Fairchilds, Bailey's Prairie and Beasley.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&



Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:21 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN WHARTON...EAST
CENTRAL JACKSON...SOUTHWESTERN BRAZORIA AND MATAGORDA COUNTIES
THROUGH 315 PM CDT...

At 220 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles east of Ganado to 25 miles southeast
of Matagorda. Movement was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Matagorda, Bay City, El Campo, Wharton, Palacios, South Texas Nuclear
Plant, La Ward, Sargent, Pierce, Blessing, Markham, Van Vleck,
Midfield, Wadsworth, and Danevang.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special Marine Warning
Issued: 7:18 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM...
Galveston Bay...
Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 217 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Galveston
150. The strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
East Galveston Bay, Galveston Ship Channel, West Bay, Tabs Buoy B,
Galveston Bay Entrance, Buoy 42035, Galveston 256, Offatts Bayou,
North Jetty, Galveston 221, Galveston Pier 21, High Island 157,
Galveston 150, San Luis Pass, Galveston Causeway, Rollover Pass,
High Island A179, High Island 63, Bastrop Bay, and Christmas Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&


HAIL...0.00IN;
WIND...>34KTS

Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:59 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Harris and Liberty.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 159 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause
minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pasadena, northwestern Pearland, northeastern Sugar Land,
Baytown, Missouri City, Deer Park, Stafford, South Houston,
Bellaire, Humble, West University Place, Galena Park, Jacinto
City, southwestern Liberty, Dayton, Hunters Creek Village,
Bunker Hill Village, Piney Point Village, Beach City and
Cloverleaf.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&



Flood Watch
Issued: 6:01 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including
the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and
Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Austin, Bolivar Peninsula,
Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston,
Coastal Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston
Island, Grimes, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris,
Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty,
Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller,
Washington and Wharton.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Disturbances riding along a trough continue to bring periods
of heavy rainfall to southeast Texas. Rainfall totals over
the next 48 to 72 hours are between 2 to 4 inches, with
isolated higher amounts of 4-6+ inches. Rainfall rates are
expected to range from 2-4 inches per hour. Widespread 0.5 to
1.5 inches have already fallen over the last 12 hours.
Convection has ramped up along a coastal boundary in
conjuction with a shortwave from south Texas, increasing the
flood potential this afternoon and evening. Additional
intermittent periods of showers and thunderstorms are
anticipated Sunday and Monday for part of the area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:34 PM May. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston and Harris.

* WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1234 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Southeastern Pasadena, Pearland, League City, Baytown, Texas
City, Friendswood, La Porte, Deer Park, Alvin, Dickinson, La
Marque, Santa Fe, Seabrook, Webster, Hitchcock, Manvel,
Kemah, Clear Lake, South Belt / Ellington and Greater Hobby
Area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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