Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 5:02PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 502 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
El Indio, moving east at 30 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...
El Indio, Rosita, and Farias Lake.
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.
Area Description:
Maverick; Zavala; Dimmit
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: