Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 7:11pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 911 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Blewett, or 14 miles northwest of La Pryor, moving northeast at 20
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...
Uvalde, Knippa, Uvalde Estates, Dabney, and Blewett.
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:
Uvalde; Maverick; Zavala
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: