Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near The Intersection Of Ranch Road 1929 And
Ranch Road 2134 to 9 miles southwest of Fort Mckavett to 6 miles east
of Juno. Movement was east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Brownwood, Brady, Sonora, Early, Eldorado, Menard, Santa Anna, Paint
Rock, Eden, Bangs, Melvin, Brookesmith, Waldrip, Eola, Roosevelt,
Lake Brownwood, Winchell, Camp San Saba, Rochelle, and Mereta.
This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 383 and 448.
Instruction:
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
west central Texas.
Area Description:
Runnels; Tom Green; Concho; Crockett; Schleicher; Sutton; Coleman; Brown; McCulloch; San Saba; Menard; Kimble; Mason
Forcast Office:
NWS San Angelo TX
Sender: