Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 12:34AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 10:34pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1233 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Shumla, or 9 miles northeast of Langtry, moving east
at 35 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...
Comstock, Amistad Village, Amistad Acres, Seminole Canyon State Park,
Shumla, Box Canyon, Diablo East, Governors Landing, Pafford Crossing,
Pecos River Boat Ramp, Bakers Crossing, Rough Canyon Recreation Area,
Spur 406 Campground, Rock Quarry Campground, Salem Point, Devils
River State Nat Area Del Norte, and Devils River State Nat Area Big
Satan.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
If on or near Lake Amistad, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Val Verde
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: