Special Weather Statement Texas | Effective 04/02/2026 09:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 11:44AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 9:44am
Expires: 
April 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
At 1144 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway, or 16 miles south of Caldwell, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Lee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX