Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Galveston Island

Source: NOAA · Galveston Island, Texas

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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 issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Galveston Island effective immediately until 7:45 PM CDT June 17.

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Record type
Tropical Storm Warning
Affected area
Galveston Island, 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 Galveston Island, Texas.

Alert Details

Tropical Storm Warning issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX at 11:38 AM CDT June 17, 2026. Effective from 11:38 AM CDT, expires 7:45 PM CDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Galveston Island, including Galveston, Jamaica Beach, and West End Galveston Island (TXZ438).

What You Should Do

Listen for instructions from local officials. Ensure emergency readiness. Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. Prepare to leave if evacuation orders are given. Heed any flood watches and warnings. If a tornado warning is issued, shelter quickly.

Expected Conditions

Winds: 15-25 mph with gusts to 25 mph, potential for 39-57 mph. Storm surge: potential for 1-3 feet above ground. Potential for moderate flooding rain and a few tornadoes.

Timeline

Effective June 17, 2026 at 11:38 AM CDT through 7:45 PM CDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Houston/Galveston TX issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Galveston Island effective immediately until 7:45 PM CDT June 17.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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