Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 26 at 7:29PM CDT until May 26 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 728 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Uvalde to 6 miles southeast of Uvalde Estates to
near Washer, moving southeast at 35 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR US HIGHWAY 83 SOUTH OF UVALDE.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. Large tree branches were reported down in
Uvalde.
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...
Uvalde, Batesville, Knippa, Uvalde Estates, and Washer.
Instruction:
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. These storms have the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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 these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Uvalde, TX; Zavala, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: