Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/07/2026 08:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 10:44AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 7, 2026 - 8:44am
Expires: 
May 7, 2026 - 9:45am
Description: 
At 1043 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cleo, or 13 miles northwest of Junction, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Menard, Saline, Streeter, Long Mountain, London, Hext, The Intersection Of Us-83 And Ranch Road 1773, Erna, Us- 377 Near The Kimble- Menard County Line, The Intersection Of Highway 29 And Ranch Road 1222, Cleo, Us-83 Near The Kimble- Menard County Line, and The Intersection Of Us-83 And Highway 29.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Menard; Kimble; Mason
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Angelo TX