Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Western Washington County, TX
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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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for western Washington County in southeastern Texas until 11:45 PM CDT on May 10, 2026, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail possible.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western Washington 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 Western Washington County, Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Washington County in southeastern Texas. The alert is effective from 11:17 PM CDT on May 10, 2026, until 11:45 PM CDT on May 10, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Western Washington County, including the locations of Burton and Quarry.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 11:16 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Burton, or 11 miles west of Brenham, moving east at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. A tornado may be possible with this storm. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 11:45 PM CDT on May 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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