Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 16:23

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