Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 10:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 12:17PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 11:15am
Description: 
At 1216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 22 miles east of Stiles to 7 miles southwest of Barnhart to 12 miles west of The Intersection Of Us 190 And Highway 163 to 11 miles south of Terrell County Gas Plant. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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, Ozona, Barnhart, Water Valley, Sherwood, Arden, The Intersection Of Ranch Road 2083 And Highway 405, The Intersection Of I- 10 And Highway 290, The Intersection Of Us 190 And Highway 163, The Intersection Of Highway 163 And Ranch Road 1973, Ft Lancaster, Us- 190 Near The Crockett-Sutton County Line, and The Intersection Of I- 10 And Highway 405. This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 337 and 377.
Instruction: 
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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms 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: 
Sterling; Irion; Tom Green; Crockett; Schleicher
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Angelo TX