Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 02:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:24AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:24am
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:15am
Description: 
At 424 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Carta Valley, or 11 miles south of Loma Alta, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Loma Alta, Carta Valley, Devils Shores, Vinegarone, Kickapoo Cavern State Park, and Devils River State Nat Area Big Satan.
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.
Area Description: 
Val Verde; Edwards; Kinney
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX