Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 11:50PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 9:50pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Radar Base, or 8 miles northwest of Eagle Pass, moving east at 45
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...
Eagle Pass, Quemado, Paloma, Radar Base, Normandy, Darling, Siesta
Acres, Fabrica, Elm Creek, Las Quintas Fronterizas, and Seco Mines.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: