Evening through overnight severe thunderstorms produced hail and wind damage.
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The episode as NWS HGX wrote it up.
Evening through overnight severe thunderstorms produced hail and wind damage.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 26, 6:30 PM CST, 1 hour 59 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 730 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023 ...New AVIATION... .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Thursday Night) Issued at 410 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023 Radar imagery thus far has shown the development of some prefrontal showers and storms across much of the area this afternoon, although any storms that have developed have thus far struggled to overcome the presence of a weak but nonetheless impactful low-level inversion present in the latest forecast soundings. This should generally be the pattern over the next several hours as the prevailing cold front remains well to our north. We continue to anticipate the development of some strong to severe storms this evening as the aforementioned front eventually pushes into our area. All available hi-res guidance indicates the development of a fairly robust squall line ahead of the boundary itself, with the line of storms impacting the Brazos Valley/Piney Woods at around 10 PM, the Houston Metro around 1-2 AM, and the coastline around 4-5 AM. Forecast models indicate the potential for both strong wind gusts and large hail with these storms, owed to robust SB instability (2000-3000 J/kg), deep effective bulk shear (45-55 kts) and supportive midlevel lapse rates (7-8 degC). While the parameter space remains more favorable to the north of the I-10 corridor and we remain confident that the strongest storms will develop there, some stronger storms cannot be fully ruled out for our southern areas as well. In addition to the severe weather threat, some locally heavy downpours will also be possible with these storms. While the line itself should move quickly enough that widespread flooding will not be a threat (most locations should see 0.5-1" of new rainfall), a few isolated higher rainfall amounts are possible. Shower and storm activity will linger into the morning across the southern portions of the area, though the strongest storms should occur before sunrise. As the front itself moves through the area behind the line of storms, winds will shift to the north and a gradual clearing can be expected from north to south as we head into the afternoon. Overall, conditions should be fairly benign through the rest of the day as highs reach near 80, while continued CAA will push overnight lows into the 50s for most locations. Dry advection associated with the north winds should also bring a brief but noticeable drop off in humidity by tomorrow night. Cady && .LONG TERM... (Friday through next Tuesday) Issued at 410 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023 Main forecast issue for this Long Term looks to be the approach and passage of a rather strong shortwave down from the Canadian Rockies which will help with the development of a deepening mid/upper level trough (and subsequent closed low) over the Southern Plains. We are still seeing some discrepancies with timing/track of this system as it tracks E/SE with time. GFS remains faster and more north (of the CWA) with its track than ECMWF even with the 12Z runs. So, probably not going to make too many changes with the current POP/Wx grids at this time which have rain chances increasing for SE TX starting Fri night on into Sat. At any rate, the air mass behind this cold front could be a cool one with below normal temps possible Sat night into the start of next week. Unfortunately, this trend could be brief as warmer temps return by the middle of next week. 41 && .AVIATION... (00Z TAF Issuance) Issued at 641 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023 Aviation conditions will continue to deteriorate this evening into midday Thursday with low ceilings, visibilities and erratic winds at times. This is in response to a stationary boundary extending over the region and an approaching cold front that will enter SETX later tonight. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of the FROPA with strong to severe storms possible. If storms do become severe, hail and damaging winds will be the main threats. Depending on how fast the front moves, showers and storms will still be ongoing by Thursday morning, especially for terminals from IAH coastward. Conditions will gradually improve to VFR after late morning/early afternoon with northwest winds through the rest of this TAF cycle. && .MARINE... Issued at 410 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023 Generally light to moderate SE winds this evening will decrease over- night with the approach of the next cold front. Scattered to numerous showers/thunderstorms are expected to accompany the front as it moves through the area and off the coast early Thur morning. A few of these storms could be strong. In the wake of these storms, a light/moderate NE/E flow to prevail Thur/Thur night. But by Fri, look for the return of onshore winds. Rain chances should return to the region Sat as the next cold front moves in from the W/NW. A moderate to strong offshore flow is forecast for late Sat on into Sun. 41 && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... College Station (CLL) 63 76 52 83 / 80 30 0 10 Houston (IAH) 67 79 57 84 / 70 60 0 0 Galveston (GLS) 69 79 66 77 / 60 60 0 0 && .HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. GM...None. && SHORT TERM...Cady LONG TERM....41 AVIATION...JM MARINE...41
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
648 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023
TXZ163-164-270015-
Houston TX-Trinity TX-
648 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Trinity and
east central Houston Counties through 715 PM CDT...
At 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Groveton, or 16 miles west of Apple Springs,
moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Apple Springs, Groveton, Pennington and Centralia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3104 9522 3106 9531 3116 9535 3140 9507
3114 9486
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 229DEG 11KT 3113 9523
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPHSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
712 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023
TXZ163-164-270045-
Houston TX-Trinity TX-
712 PM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Trinity
and east central Houston Counties through 745 PM CDT...
At 712 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Groveton, or 13 miles west of Apple Springs,
moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Apple Springs, Centralia and Pennington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for southeastern
Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3110 9520 3112 9528 3119 9530 3139 9506
3116 9488
TIME...MOT...LOC 0012Z 229DEG 11KT 3118 9520
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPHThe Ft Hood radar (KGRK), 195 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 02:28 UTC.
8 hail, 5 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
There was some structural damage to a brick facade and a metal roof along 4th Street in Crockett. There were also some downed trees in a residential area.
Quarter sized hail was observed.
Half dollar sized hail was observed.
Golf ball sized hail was observed (via MPING).
Baseball sized hail was observed.
Golf ball sized hail was observed.
There were fallen trees and power outages. Pea sized hail was also observed.
Large tree limbs were downed.
Nickel sized hail was observed.
Seven homes were damaged due to fallen trees in the Corrigan area. There were downed power lines off of US 59N.
Several trees were downed.
Nickel sized hail was observed.
Quarter sized hail was observed near the intersection of Beamer Road and Beltway 8.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Texas in 2023Every state in 2023This day in weather historyWarnings in Texas, April 2023
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1083960, 1083953, 1083954, 1083955, 1083956, 1083957, 1083965, 1083961, 1083966, 1083962, 1083963, 1083968, 1083969.