Matagorda County, Texas — A severe thunderstorm is moving through central Matagorda County this afternoon, and the National Weather Service has a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 2:15 PM CST.

What is happening:

A severe thunderstorm was located near Markham at 1:28 PM, about nine miles northwest of the South Texas Nuclear Plant. The storm is moving east at 25 miles per hour and covers central Matagorda County. The warning runs through 2:15 PM.

Local impacts:

The main threat is damaging wind. Radar shows gusts up to 60 miles per hour with this storm, strong enough to damage roofs and siding and to bring down trees. Places in the storm's path include Bay City, Markham, Blessing, Wadsworth, Midfield, and the South Texas Nuclear Plant area.

What to do:

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building and stay away from windows.

Do not drive through the storm if you can avoid it. High winds can push a vehicle off the road and bring down trees and power lines.

Keep an eye on the sky and be ready to move again if the storm strengthens or a new warning is issued.

Source: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston, November 15, 2026.