Special Weather Statement
Goliad and Victoria counties, TX · ended Tue 3:15 PM CST
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
At 223 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Weesatche, or 8 miles north of Goliad, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include... Victoria, Goliad, Ander, Schroeder, Weser, Mission Valley, Weesatche, Nursery and Victoria Riverside Park.
This includes the following highways... US Highway 59 between mile markers 662 and 668. US Highway 183 between mile markers 626 and 642. US Highway 77 between mile markers 580 and 582. US Highway 87 near mile marker 810.
What to do during a Special Weather Statement
- 1Read the statementIt says what to expect and where.
- 2Keep alerts onA watch or warning may follow if conditions get worse.
Watch vs. Warning
Special Weather Statement questions
Is a Special Weather Statement a warning?
No. It is a notice about weather that is below warning level but still worth knowing about.