Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 11:34PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 9:34pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1134 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hochheim to near Charco. Movement was east
at 55 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...
Cuero, Yoakum, Yorktown, Nordheim, Thomaston, Ezzell, Speaks,
Westhoff, Cotton Patch, Edgar, Gruenau, Terryville, New Davy, Sample,
Meyersville, Arneckville, Concrete, and Hope.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: