Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:32PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 4:32pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 631 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Blowout, or 14 miles west of Round Mountain, moving northeast at 30
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...
Burnet, Marble Falls, Kingsland, Llano, Bertram, Round Mountain,
Buchanan Dam, Gainesville, Granite Shoals, Horseshoe Bay,
Meadowlakes, Buchanan Lake Village, Highland Haven, Inks Lake State
Park, Blowout, Bluffton, Baby Head, Stolz, Oxford, and Lone Grove.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
This storm 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
Llano; Burnet; Gillespie; Blanco
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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