Texas Special Weather Statement - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 16:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 6:43PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 643 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fischer, or 7 miles west of Wimberley, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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... Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Canyon Lake Dam, Canyon Lake, Woodcreek, Niederwald, Bear Creek, Fischer, Driftwood, Mountain City, Hays, Sattler, Mount Gainor, and Hays City.
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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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.
Area Description: 
Hays; Comal
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX