Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 10:21PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 8:21pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1021 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Mountain Home to 10 miles southwest of
Hunt to 6 miles southwest of Vanderpool. Movement was southeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Medina, Kerrville, Bandera, Vanderpool, Tarpley, Ingram, Hunt, Camp
Verde, Kerrville-Schreiner Park, Kerr Wildlife Management Area,
Waltonia, Mountain Home, Center Point, Hill Country State Natural
Area, and Lost Maples State Natural Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
Real; Kerr; Bandera
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: