Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 16:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:33PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 633 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Laguna, or 14 miles northwest of Uvalde, moving north at 15 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Laguna, Reagan Wells, Concan, Montell, Garner State Park, and Rio Frio.
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: 
Real; Uvalde
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX