Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 8:58AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 6:58am
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 858 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Yates Crossing, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mason, Art, Loyal Valley, Yates Crossing, Saline, Segovia, Streeter,
Hedwigs Hill, Hilda, Long Mountain, Grit, London, Erna, Us-
377 Near The Kimble-Menard County Line, Us-87 Near The Mason-
Gillespie County Line, and Koockville.
This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 458 and 470.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT for
west central Texas.
Area Description:
Menard; Kimble; Mason
Forcast Office:
NWS San Angelo TX
Sender: