Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 7:16PM CDT until May 19 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
SVREWX
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Burnet County in south central Texas...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 715 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Watson, or 11
miles north of Bertram, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Lake Victor, Mahomet, Sunnylane, Joppa, Watson, Briggs, and Shady
Grove.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Burnet, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: