Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 623 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Victor, or 9 miles north of Burnet, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Burnet, Bertram, Buchanan Dam, Buchanan Lake Village, Inks Lake State
Park, Watson, Briggs, Lake Victor, Mahomet, Sunnylane, Joppa, Shady
Grove, and Colorado Bend State Park.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
south central Texas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 100 AM CDT for south central Texas.
Area Description:
Burnet
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: