Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 15:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 531 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Llano, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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... Kingsland, Llano, Buchanan Dam, Gainesville, Baby Head, Lone Grove, Stolz, Bluffton, Valley Spring, Oxford, and Inks Lake State Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central Texas.
Area Description: 
Llano
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX