Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 9:46AM CDT until May 6 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 7:46am
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
SVREWX
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Gillespie County in south central Texas...
* Until 1030 AM CDT.
* At 946 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cherry
Spring, or 14 miles northwest of Fredericksburg, moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Fredericksburg, Stonewall, Cherry Spring, Eckert, Crabapple, Willow
City, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, and LBJ National
Historical Park.
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.
Area Description:
Gillespie, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: