Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 7:49pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 949 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles north of Vance to 6 miles north of Long
Point. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Del Rio, Comstock, Camp Wood, Lake View, Barksdale, Vance, Laughlin
AFB, Alamo Village, Carta Valley, Cienegas Terrace, Amistad Village,
Black Brush Point, Rio Frio, Amanda, Montell, Garner State Park, Val
Verde Park, Standart, Diablo East, and Governors Landing.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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:
Val Verde; Edwards; Real; Kinney; Uvalde
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: