Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 9:31PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 7:31pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 931 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Holland to Timberwood Park. Movement was
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Austin, Round Rock, New Braunfels, Cedar Park, Georgetown, San
Marcos, Pflugerville, Kyle, Seguin, Taylor, Buda, Boerne, Lockhart,
Elgin, Bastrop, Luling, Giddings, Smithville, Dripping Springs, and
Wimberley.
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 600 AM CDT for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
Burnet; Williamson; Bandera; Kendall; Blanco; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Gonzales
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: