Special Weather Statement 12/24/2024 18:00 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 24, 2024 - 6:00pm
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 759 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lexington, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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... Lexington, Dime Box, Tanglewood, Fedor, Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway, Leo, and Old Dime Box.
Instruction: 
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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CST for south central Texas.
Area Description: 
Lee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX