Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 8:59PM CDT until May 19 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
SVREWX
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Williamson County in south central Texas...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 858 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jarrell, or 7
miles northeast of Serenada, moving northeast at 15 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR JARRELL AND THEON.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Bartlett, Jarrell, Weir, Theon, Walburg, and
Schwertner.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. This storm has the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
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:
Williamson, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: