Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 18:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 8:22PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 6:22pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 822 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sherwood to 11 miles north of Us- 190 Near The Crockett- Sutton County Line to near The Intersection Of Us 190 And Highway 163. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mertzon, Knickerbocker, Sherwood, The Intersection Of Us- 190 And Ranch Road 1828, The Intersection Of Us 190 And Highway 163, and Us-190 Near The Crockett-Sutton County Line.
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.
Area Description: 
Irion; Tom Green; Crockett; Schleicher
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Angelo TX