Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Galveston and Chambers Counties Through 8:15 PM CST
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Galveston and Chambers Counties in Texas, warning of 60 mph wind gusts and possible tornado development.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Houston Galveston
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Texas. The alert was issued at 7:41 PM CST and remains in effect until 8:15 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Central Galveston County and Chambers County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:
- Galveston Island (West End, East End, Causeway, Pier 21, Pleasure Pier)
- Jamaica Beach and Pelican Island
- Galveston State Park and Schlitterbahn
- Crystal Beach, Port Bolivar, and Bolivar Peninsula
- High Island, Smith Point, Gilchrist, and Rollover Pass
- Stowell, Scholes Field, The Strand, and Offatts Bayou
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. These storms may cause serious injury and significant property damage.
Expected Conditions
Radar indicates severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from Stowell to near Galveston State Park, moving east at 40 mph. The primary hazard is 60 mph wind gusts. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. While a tornado is not immediately likely, the NWS indicates that tornado development is possible.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 7:41 PM CST until 8:15 PM CST on February 14, 2026. A broader Tornado Watch also remains in effect for southeastern Texas until 9:00 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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