Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/29/2026 23:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 1:11AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 29, 2026 - 11:11pm
Expires: 
April 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
At 111 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Del Rio, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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... Del Rio, Val Verde Park, Standart, Cienegas Terrace, Amanda, Laughlin AFB, and Escondido Estates.
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: 
Val Verde; Kinney
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX