Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 2:13AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 12:13am
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 212 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moulton, moving east at 40 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...
Schulenburg, Hallettsville, Shiner, Flatonia, Moulton, Waelder,
Sublime, Komensky, Freyburg, Henkhaus, Dubina, Moravia, High Hill,
Newtonville, Elm Grove, Engle, Breslau, Nickle, Dilworth, and
Witting.
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:
Fayette; Gonzales; Lavaca
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: