Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/12/2026 21:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 11:11PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 12, 2026 - 9:11pm
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
At 1111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Lampasas, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Burnet County.
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: 
Burnet
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX