Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 8:02PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 24, 2024 - 6:02pm
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 802 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paige, or 10 miles northeast of Bastrop, moving northeast at 25 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...
Bastrop, Giddings, Smithville, Paige, Circle D-KC Estates, Camp
Swift, Upton, Phelan, Serbin, Bastrop State Park, Hills Prairie,
Northrup, Alum Creek, Loebau, Buescher State Park, Hills, Lincoln,
Manheim, and Old Dime Box.
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.
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:
Bastrop; Lee; Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX