Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 18:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 8:09PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 6:09pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Telegraph to 13 miles north of Loma Alta to 10 miles northwest of Juno. Movement was south at 25 mph. 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... Rocksprings, Loma Alta, Juno, Carta Valley, Us-377 Near The Kimble- Edwards County Line, Prade Ranch, Bakers Crossing, Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area, Vinegarone, Devils River State Nat Area Del Norte, and Us-277 Near The Sutton-Edwards County Line.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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.
Area Description: 
Val Verde; Edwards; Real
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX