Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 10:53PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 8:53pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1053 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Old Tunnel State Park, or 8 miles northeast of Comfort, moving east
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...
Comfort, Stonewall, Sisterdale, Flugrath, Kendalia, Luckenbach, Cain
City, Old Tunnel State Park, Albert, Grapetown, and Bankersmith.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Gillespie; Kendall; Blanco
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: