Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 4:57PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Zorn, or near San Marcos, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
New Braunfels, San Marcos, Schertz, Seguin, Canyon Lake, McQueeney,
Santa Clara, Geronimo, Zorn, Hunter, Nolte, Redwood, Freiheit, Solms,
Gruene, and New Braunfels National Airport.
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.
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:
Hays; Comal; Guadalupe
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: