GRIMES AND WALKER COUNTIES, TEXAS — A Destructive Thunderstorm Warning, the highest level of severe thunderstorm warning issued by the National Weather Service, has been issued for Grimes and Walker counties until 8:30 PM Sunday, May 10, 2026. ABC13 Alert Radar captured the warning at 8:20 PM showing an extremely dangerous storm situation with 60 mph winds and maximum hail size of 2.75 inches bearing down on communities including Huntsville and Bedias. Residents within the warned counties are urged to seek shelter immediately as this is an extremely dangerous situation.
Seek Shelter Immediately
All residents within Grimes and Walker counties must seek shelter immediately. A Destructive Thunderstorm Warning is reserved for the most dangerous and impactful severe thunderstorm situations, meaning the storm producing this warning carries verified destructive potential for the communities in its path.
Wind gusts of 60 mph combined with nearly 3-inch hail represent a life-threatening combination capable of shattering windows, destroying vehicles, downing power lines, and causing significant structural damage across the warned area within minutes of the storm’s arrival.
Storm Details and Location
The warning was radar indicated at 8:20 PM Sunday with the storm’s most intense core visible on ABC13 Alert Radar near Bedias and tracking toward Huntsville along the Interstate 45 corridor. Orange and red radar returns dominate the warning polygon outlined in yellow, confirming an extremely intense storm cell moving through the Grimes and Walker county area.
Maximum hail size of 2.75 inches is nearly baseball sized and will cause catastrophic damage to any vehicle or property left exposed during the storm’s passage through the warned counties.
What to Do Right Now
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately and stay away from all windows. Do not attempt to drive through the storm or seek shelter under highway overpasses. If caught outdoors, find the lowest ground possible and protect your head from hail. The warning expires at 8:30 PM but residents should remain sheltered until the storm has fully passed and conditions are confirmed safe by local authorities. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.
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