Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 9:12PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 7:12pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 911 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Seminole Canyon State Park, or near Comstock, moving southeast at 30
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...
Comstock, Box Canyon, Amistad Acres, Seminole Canyon State Park,
Governors Landing, Pafford Crossing, Rough Canyon Recreation Area,
Spur 406 Campground, Pecos River Boat Ramp, Rock Quarry Campground,
Salem Point, and Devils River State Nat Area Big Satan.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lake Amistad, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
Val Verde
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: