Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/18/2026 13:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:08PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Chappel, or 14 miles southeast of San Saba, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Colorado Bend State Park around 315 PM CDT. Lampasas around 325 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Nix.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Lampasas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX