Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 4:54AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 2:54am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 454 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Tarpley, 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...
Bandera, Tarpley, Lakehills, Pipe Creek, Bandera Falls, Hill Country
State Natural Area, Mico, Kronkosky State Natural Area, and Lake
Medina Shores.
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:
Bandera; Medina
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: