Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 1:10AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 11:10pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 110 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Leming to near Dilley to near Chula Vista.
Movement was south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Eagle Pass, Pleasanton, Pearsall, Crystal City, Carrizo Springs,
Jourdanton, Dilley, Poteet, Charlotte, Big Wells, Christine, El
Indio, Campbellton, Batesville, Asherton, North Pearsall, Moore,
Chula Vista, Goldfinch, and Chula Vista-River Spur.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Maverick; Zavala; Frio; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; Dimmit
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: