Texas Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 05/26/2026 19:58

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 26 at 9:58PM CDT until May 26 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 957 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over Kirby, or near Converse, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. These dangerous storms will be near... San Antonio, Schertz, Converse, Universal City, Live Oak, Randolph AFB, and Windcrest around 1005 PM CDT. Cibolo around 1010 PM CDT. St. Hedwig and Zuehl around 1015 PM CDT. Santa Clara around 1020 PM CDT. New Berlin around 1025 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Friendly Corner, Martinez, and Bracken.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Bexar, TX; Comal, TX; Guadalupe, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX