Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 8:43AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 6:43am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 843 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kerr Wildlife Management Area, or 21 miles west of Kerrville, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fredericksburg, Ingram, Hunt, Mountain Home, Tivydale, Doss, Kerr
Wildlife Management Area, Waltonia, and Harper.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Kerr; Gillespie
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: