Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 10:34PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 8:34pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1034 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Utopia to near Amanda. Movement was
southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Uvalde, Hondo, Brackettville, Leakey, Spofford, Sabinal, Camp Wood,
Laguna, Barksdale, Quihi, Concan, Cline, Anacacho, Reagan Wells,
Utopia, Alamo Village, Knippa, Rio Frio, New Fountain, and Amanda.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
Val Verde; Edwards; Real; Bandera; Kinney; Uvalde; Medina
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: