Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 2:06PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 12:06pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 206 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Austin Bergstrom Int Airport, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Austin, Elgin, Bastrop, Smithville, Austin Bergstrom Int Airport,
Manor, Fedor, Paige, Camp Swift, Circle D-KC Estates, Cedar Creek,
Wyldwood, Hornsby Bend, Upton, Webberville, Phelan, Bastrop State
Park, Hills Prairie, Garfield, and Cedar Hills.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Travis; Bastrop; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: