Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:26AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:26am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 226 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Waelder to near Yoakum to
near Yorktown. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Cuero, Yoakum, Schulenburg, Hallettsville, Yorktown, Shiner, Moulton,
Sublime, Thomaston, Ezzell, Hochheim, Speaks, Komensky, Worthing,
Henkhaus, Edgar, Terryville, Engle, Meyersville, and Dilworth.
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.
Area Description:
Fayette; Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: