Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 9:15pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1115 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Mico to 10 miles north of
Quemado. Movement was southeast at 40 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...
Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Hondo, Devine, Brackettville, Spofford,
Quemado, La Pryor, Batesville, Lytle, Sabinal, Natalia, Moore,
Laguna, D'Hanis, Dunlay, Concan, Uvalde Estates, and Dabney.
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.
Area Description:
Val Verde; Kinney; Uvalde; Medina; Maverick; Zavala; Frio; Atascosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: