Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 8:26PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 825 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Comstock, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Comstock, Bakers Crossing, Devils River State Nat Area Big Satan, and
Devils River State Nat Area Del Norte.
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.
Area Description:
Val Verde
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: