Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 18:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 8:23PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Stonewall to near Tivydale to 12 miles south of Telegraph. Movement was southeast 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... Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Comfort, Ingram, Hunt, Stonewall, Tivydale, Kerrville-Schreiner Park, Rocky Hill, Kerr Wildlife Management Area, Waltonia, Blumenthal, Center Point, Crabapple, Grapetown, Cherry Spring, Luckenbach, Cain City, Old Tunnel State Park, and Doss.
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for south central Texas.
Area Description: 
Real; Kerr; Gillespie; Kendall
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX