Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Madison County, Texas
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NOAA issued it on May 18, 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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NWS Houston/Galveston has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Madison County until 9:45 PM CDT on May 10, 2026, with radar-indicated two-inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Madison County, Texas
- Issued
- May 18, 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 Madison County, Texas.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX. The alert is effective from 9:14 PM CDT on May 10, 2026, until 9:45 PM CDT on May 10, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Madison County in southeastern Texas, including the city of Madisonville.
What You Should Do
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 9:14 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Madisonville, moving north at 10 mph. Hazards include two-inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 9:45 PM CDT on May 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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