Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/07/2026 09:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 7, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires: 
May 7, 2026 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 1137 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hext, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Brady, Menard, Brady Lake, Pontotoc, Fredonia, Camp San Saba, Lohn, Camp Air, Calf Creek, Katemcy, Hext, Voca, The Intersection Of Us- 190 And Ranch Road 1311, The Intersection Of Highway 29 And Ranch Road 1222, Us-190 Near The Menard- Mcculloch 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: 
McCulloch; San Saba; Menard; Mason
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Angelo TX