Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Brazoria Islands
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NOAA issued it on July 18, 2026, 5 weeks 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 TX has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Brazoria Islands effective immediately through 7:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Tropical Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Brazoria Islands, Texas
- Issued
- July 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 5 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Brazoria Islands, Texas.
Alert Details
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX. The alert is effective from June 17, 2026 at 11:38 AM CDT and expires at 7:45 PM CDT the same day. The warning indicates tropical storm-force winds are expected within the area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Brazoria Islands, including Surfside Beach.
What You Should Do
Residents should listen for instructions from local officials, ensure emergency readiness, prepare for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground especially in low-lying areas, and be ready to shelter quickly if a tornado warning is issued. Heed any flood watches and warnings.
Expected Conditions
Tropical storm force winds remain possible with peak winds forecast at 15-25 mph and gusts to 25 mph, with potential for 39-57 mph. Localized storm surge of 1-3 feet above ground is possible. A Flood Watch is in effect with no additional significant rainfall forecast. Conditions are somewhat favorable for a few tornadoes.
Timeline
The Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from 11:38 AM CDT on June 17, 2026, and expires at 7:45 PM CDT on June 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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