Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 19:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 9:12PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 7:12pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 912 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Gonzales, moving south at 20 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. Locations impacted include... Smiley, Bebe, Wrightsboro, Cost, Monthalia, and Sample.
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: 
Gonzales
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX