Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 5:29PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Crabapple, or 12 miles northeast of Fredericksburg, moving northeast
at 20 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...
Kingsland, Llano, Buchanan Dam, Gainesville, Castell, Cherry Spring,
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Willow City, Valley Spring,
Prairie Mountain, Stolz, Eckert, Crabapple, and Oxford.
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:
Llano; Gillespie
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: