Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 15:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Speaks, or 19 miles north of Edna, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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 .
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: 
Lavaca
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX