Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1015 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Knippa, or 16 miles northeast of Uvalde, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Tarpley, Sabinal, Knippa, Hill Country State Natural Area, and
D'Hanis.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Bandera; Uvalde; Medina
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: