Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/09/2026 15:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires: 
May 9, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 459 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fayetteville, or 13 miles east of La Grange, moving south at 10 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... La Grange, Fayetteville, Ellinger, Willow Springs, Rutersville, Ammannsville, Rek Hill, Mullins Prairie, and Holman.
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.
Area Description: 
Fayette
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX