Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 4:18AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 2:18am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 418 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Waelder, or 14 miles north of Gonzales, moving north at 25 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...
Smithville, Waelder, Cistern, Rosanky, Upton, Delhi, Hills Prairie,
Togo, Rockne, String Prairie, Watterson, Red Rock, Thompsonville,
Jeddo, Kovar, Elm Grove, and Buescher State Park.
Instruction:
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:
Bastrop; Caldwell; Fayette; Gonzales
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: