Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 1 at 2:46AM CDT until May 1 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 12:46am
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
SVREWX
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern DeWitt County in south central Texas...
Northeastern Karnes County in south central Texas...
South central Gonzales County in south central Texas...
* Until 330 AM CDT.
* At 245 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Runge, or 12
miles northeast of Karnes City, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Yorktown, Runge, Nordheim, Gillett, Westhoff, Cotton Patch,
Gruenau, New Davy, Ecleto, Sample, and Helena.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
DeWitt, TX; Gonzales, TX; Karnes, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: