Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:52PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fayetteville, or 13 miles east of La Grange. This storm was nearly
stationary.
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...
Fayetteville, Rek Hill, Ellinger, Holman, and Willow Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: