Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Liberty Hill to near Bandera. Movement was
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
San Antonio, Austin, Round Rock, New Braunfels, Cedar Park,
Georgetown, San Marcos, Pflugerville, Medina, Schertz, Kyle, Cibolo,
Kerrville, Converse, Universal City, Taylor, Live Oak, Buda, Boerne,
and Selma.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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
south central Texas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 600 AM CDT for south central Texas.
Area Description:
Llano; Burnet; Williamson; Kerr; Bandera; Gillespie; Kendall; Blanco; Hays; Travis; Medina; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: