Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Colorado, Jackson, and Wharton Counties in Texas
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NOAA issued it on April 29, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Texas, including hazards like half dollar-sized hail and winds up to 50 mph, effective until 6:45 PM CDT on April 22, 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Texas
- Issued
- April 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Texas.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Texas
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. It is effective from 6:12 PM CDT on April 22, 2026, until 6:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects south central Colorado County, southwestern Wharton County, and north central Jackson County in Texas. Locations impacted include Edna, Cordele, and Louise.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include half dollar size hail at 1.25 inches and winds up to 50 mph. Damage to vehicles is expected.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 6:12 PM CDT on April 22, 2026, and expires at 6:45 PM CDT on the same day.
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