Isolated thunderstorm damage occurred over northern Harris county.
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The episode as NWS HGX wrote it up.
Isolated thunderstorm damage occurred over northern Harris county.
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 May 26, 11:12 PM CST, 2 hours 30 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1212 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026 ...New DISCUSSION, MARINE... .KEY MESSAGES... - Band of showers and storms will continue to move across the region in the next several hours and off to the east by late this morning. Some storms could be locally strong and also produce heavy downpours and strong wind gusts. - Mariners should check the latest weather conditions and forecast before beginning or continuing their transits. Hazardous conditions are expected late tonight into Wednesday morning. - Less active weather is anticipated for the remainder of the week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1206 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026 An active weather morning is underway as we monitor a slow-moving line of strong to severe thunderstorms currently just along and east of the I-35 corridor. This initial complex is expected to push through over the next several hours. In addition, attention is turning to a second MCS initiating over north-central Mexico. Hi-res model guidance remains divided on this second feature; a few solutions bring the MCS across Southeast Texas, just behind the main line, while other guidance breaks the disturbance down before it arrives. Overall, the window for these convective complexes will persist through the mid/late morning hours. Forecast soundings indicate a slight decrease in instability and bulk shear as the primary line advances through Southeast TX. While the risk of widespread severe thunderstorms is low, a few severe wind gusts and brief spin-ups remain possible, particularly along any bowing segments. In addition to the convective wind threat, moderate to heavy rain is expected. As the line progresses eastward, it will tap into an environment characterized by increasing theta e and upper lvl diffluence. Therefore, the potential for cell training remains a possibility. Given well saturated grounds from recent rainfall, any additional precip will quickly translate into efficient runoff. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected, though localized pockets of up to 5 inches will be possible. Please, see the Hydrology section below for more details on rivers. PoPs will diminish by late morning, though remnant surface boundaries will likely serve as the primary focus for isolated, diurnally driven showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon. Following the departure of today's system, the region looks to get a break from active MCS patterns. A subtle mid to upper lvl ridge will begin building over the area through the weekend. While this ridge won't be strong enough to completely suppress convection, any development should remain isolated to scattered and largely driven by daytime heating and any sfc boundaries (e.g. sea breezes). Expect near seasonal high temperatures to close out the workweek and persist into early next week, with afternoon readings in the upper 80s to low 90s. JM && .AVIATION... (00Z TAF Issuance) Issued at 737 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026 Conditions are VFR area-wide this evening in advance of an approaching MCS currently pushing eastward across Central Texas. Guidance is all in good agreement that this system will begin to impact southeast Texas terminals just before midnight local time and continue through the overnight hours. Reduced visibilities and gusty winds upwards of 30-40 kts will accompany the strongest convection. Shower activity behind the main line will linger into the morning hours, and eventually give way to quiet conditions and MVFR ceilings that will be slow to improve to VFR through the remainder of the morning into the afternoon.&& .MARINE... Issued at 1206 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026 A complex of thunderstorms, currently located to our west, will move across the bays and Gulf waters in the next few hours. The estimated time of arrival of storms should be for the Matagorda Bay area between 1-3am, Galveston Bay 3am-6am, and the Gulf waters 3am-11am. The primary risk from these storms will be abrupt wind shifts and gusts to 30-50kt, heavy rain, and lightning. Take this into consideration before beginning or continuing your transits. Any showers and storms that develop in the afternoon should remain more isolated to scattered in nature. Beyond Thursday, light onshore winds and low seas will prevail, with a daily risk of isolated showers and thunderstorms. JM/47 && .HYDROLOGY... Issued at 116 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026 Most streamflows in southeast Texas are at, above, or much above normal thanks to recent rainfall, which means any rainfall will likely become straight runoff. That being said, the current forecast (1-2 inches) does not lead us to believe there will be widespread river flooding with this next system, we will need to monitor rises on area rivers, bayous and creeks especially where the heaviest rain (3-5 inches) falls. The latest run with probabilistic QPF shows rises to action stage across most of the river basins in southeast Texas over the next 72 hours; however, a few spots along flashier tributaries show minor flooding is possible. Remember that you can monitor updated river forecasts via the NWS NWPS webpage (https://water.noaa.gov/). KLG && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... College Station (CLL) 70 85 72 88 / 20 20 10 10 Houston (IAH) 71 87 74 90 / 30 30 10 10 Galveston (GLS) 76 85 78 86 / 40 30 10 0 && .HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. GM...None. && DISCUSSION...JM AVIATION...McNeel MARINE...JM
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
114 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
TXZ196>199-210>213-226-227-235>237-270715-
Inland Brazoria TX-Waller TX-Inland Matagorda TX-Colorado TX-
Brazos TX-Washington TX-Grimes TX-Wharton TX-Inland Harris TX-
Fort Bend TX-Montgomery TX-Austin TX-Inland Jackson TX-
114 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL JACKSON...SOUTHERN
GRIMES...SOUTHEASTERN BRAZOS...WASHINGTON...SOUTHWESTERN
MONTGOMERY...NORTHWESTERN BRAZORIA...WALLER...WESTERN HARRIS...
COLORADO...WHARTON...AUSTIN...FORT BEND AND NORTHWESTERN MATAGORDA
COUNTIES THROUGH 215 AM CDT...
At 113 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Washington to 6 miles east of Eagle Lake
to 6 miles north of Lolita. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Sugar Land, Missouri City, Conroe, Rosenberg, Stafford, Bay City,
Bellaire, Brenham, Katy, Richmond, El Campo, Tomball, Wharton, Jersey
Village, Sealy, Hempstead, Willis, Prairie View, Edna, and
Brookshire.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
south central and southeastern Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 2911 9687 2933 9656 2944 9667 2961 9656
3030 9658 3045 9545 2965 9547 2893 9574
2891 9678 2893 9680 2897 9681 2902 9683
2905 9691
TIME...MOT...LOC 0613Z 265DEG 34KT 3027 9621 2961 9623 2893 9654
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
03Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
136 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
TXZ176-177-195>199-270715-
Madison TX-Walker TX-Brazos TX-Washington TX-Grimes TX-Burleson TX-
Montgomery TX-
136 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT GRIMES...SOUTHEASTERN BURLESON...
BRAZOS...NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY...MADISON
AND SOUTHWESTERN WALKER COUNTIES THROUGH 215 AM CDT...
At 136 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Navasota to 11 miles southwest of Bedias to 8
miles north of Kurten. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
College Station, Bryan, Navasota, Willis, Madisonville, Washington,
Panorama Village, Montgomery, Snook, Bedias, Kurten, Wixon Valley,
Millican, Anderson, Kyle Field, Bryan Utilities Lake, Normangee,
Iola, North Zulch, and Roans Prairie.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
southeastern Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3039 9548 3029 9644 3066 9652 3070 9655
3074 9646 3086 9639 3094 9631 3103 9611
3109 9585
TIME...MOT...LOC 0636Z 262DEG 29KT 3040 9607 3070 9613 3091 9624
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
03Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
139 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
TXZ226-235>237-335>337-436-270715-
Inland Brazoria TX-Coastal Matagorda TX-Inland Matagorda TX-
Wharton TX-Matagorda Islands TX-Coastal Jackson TX-
Coastal Brazoria TX-Inland Jackson TX-
139 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN WHARTON...SOUTHEASTERN
JACKSON...SOUTHWESTERN BRAZORIA AND MATAGORDA COUNTIES THROUGH 215 AM
CDT...
At 139 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of La Ward to Seadrift.
Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Matagorda, Bay City, Edna, Palacios, South Texas Nuclear Plant, Point
Comfort, La Ward, Alamo Beach, Indianola, Schicke Point, Olivia,
Lolita, Blessing, Markham, Port Alto, Vanderbilt, Midfield,
Wadsworth, and Lake Texana Dam.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
south central and southeastern Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 2838 9638 2846 9641 2850 9650 2855 9648
2858 9662 2864 9661 2869 9666 2872 9665
2882 9672 2885 9670 2892 9678 2897 9676
2900 9568 2854 9577 2838 9610
TIME...MOT...LOC 0639Z 260DEG 38KT 2892 9641 2843 9672
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
03Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
210 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
TXZ163-164-176>179-196-198>200-212-270815-
San Jacinto TX-Madison TX-Walker TX-Brazos TX-Waller TX-Grimes TX-
Northern Liberty TX-Polk TX-Montgomery TX-Houston TX-Trinity TX-
210 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN TRINITY...GRIMES...
NORTHEASTERN BRAZOS...NORTHERN MONTGOMERY...SAN JACINTO...
SOUTHWESTERN HOUSTON...MADISON...NORTHWESTERN LIBERTY...NORTHEASTERN
WALLER...SOUTHWESTERN POLK AND WALKER COUNTIES THROUGH 315 AM CDT...
At 210 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Fort Boggy State Park to 7
miles southeast of Bedias to near Montgomery. Movement was northeast
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Conroe, Huntsville, Cleveland, Crockett, Willis, Madisonville,
Pinehurst, Austonio, Trinity, Shepherd, Panorama Village, Onalaska,
Magnolia, Cut And Shoot, New Waverly, Coldspring, Point Blank,
Lovelady, Montgomery, and Riverside.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
southeastern Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9487 3018 9593 3059 9605 3096 9626
3100 9617 3107 9605 3109 9598 3109 9577
3114 9577 3116 9573 3121 9575 3124 9573
3137 9544
TIME...MOT...LOC 0710Z 246DEG 29KT 3110 9610 3069 9585 3036 9567
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
03Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
211 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
TXZ178-199-200-213-214-227-237-238-300-313-338-270815-
San Jacinto TX-Inland Brazoria TX-Northern Liberty TX-Chambers TX-
Coastal Harris TX-Inland Galveston TX-Coastal Galveston TX-
Inland Harris TX-Southern Liberty TX-Fort Bend TX-Montgomery TX-
211 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN GALVESTON...
NORTHEASTERN FORT BEND...SOUTHERN MONTGOMERY...SOUTH CENTRAL SAN
JACINTO...NORTH CENTRAL BRAZORIA...NORTHWESTERN CHAMBERS...WESTERN
LIBERTY AND HARRIS COUNTIES THROUGH 315 AM CDT...
At 211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Montgomery to near Willowbrook to near
Sugar Land. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pasadena, Pearland, northern League City, Sugar Land, Baytown,
Missouri City, southern Conroe, Friendswood, La Porte, Deer Park,
southeastern Rosenberg, Stafford, South Houston, Bellaire, Humble,
West University Place, Seabrook, Galena Park, Tomball, and Jacinto
City.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
southeastern Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 3042 9485 3006 9479 2952 9486 2950 9572
2994 9566 3027 9572
TIME...MOT...LOC 0711Z 260DEG 34KT 3031 9568 2995 9560 2959 9565
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
03Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
213 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
TXZ213-226-227-235>238-313-335>338-436>438-270815-
Inland Brazoria TX-Coastal Matagorda TX-Inland Matagorda TX-
Matagorda Islands TX-Inland Galveston TX-Coastal Galveston TX-
Brazoria Islands TX-Galveston Island TX-Wharton TX-Coastal Harris TX-
Coastal Jackson TX-Inland Harris TX-Fort Bend TX-Coastal Brazoria TX-
Inland Jackson TX-
213 AM CDT Wed May 27 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN WHARTON...
SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON...GALVESTON...SOUTHEASTERN FORT BEND...
BRAZORIA...MATAGORDA AND SOUTHERN HARRIS COUNTIES THROUGH 315 AM
CDT...
At 213 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fairchilds to near Bay City to near Port
Oconnor. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pearland, League City, southern Sugar Land, southern Missouri City,
Galveston Island West End, Texas City, Matagorda, Friendswood,
eastern Rosenberg, Lake Jackson, Alvin, Angleton, Dickinson, Bay
City, La Marque, Santa Fe, Freeport, southwestern Seabrook, Richmond,
and Clute.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
south central and southeastern Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 2838 9638 2862 9658 2867 9652 2861 9648
2866 9646 2860 9643 2862 9638 2863 9637
2864 9642 2872 9641 2871 9649 2872 9648
2904 9615 2958 9577 2955 9483 2890 9508
2874 9530 2838 9610
TIME...MOT...LOC 0713Z 293DEG 33KT 2946 9570 2893 9594 2843 9638
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
03The Houston radar (KHGX), 70 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:39 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Broadcast media reported multiple trees down in the Inverness Forest neighborhood. One fell down on a car with another on a house. Winds were estimated around 60 to 70 mph.
A member of the public shared photos on social media, showing damage to outbuildings between Humble and Atascocita. These buildings appeared to be long, rectangular storage units constructed mainly of sheet metal. One structure had it's roofing pealed off, while another structure saw it's side wall blown in, resulting in the structure slouching. Winds were estimated around 70 mph based on SBO with a DOD of 2.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Texas in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Texas, May 2026
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: 1338647, 1338651.