Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 11:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 1:56PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 155 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Pryor, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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... La Pryor, Batesville, and Las Colonias.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central Texas.
Area Description: 
Zavala
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX