Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 9:20PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 920 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mico, or 13 miles north of Castroville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
San Antonio, Castroville, Leon Valley, Helotes, Shavano Park,
Hollywood Park, Cross Mountain, Lytle, Somerset, Lacoste, Bandera
Falls, The Dominion, Quihi, Dunlay, Mico, Government Canyon State
Natural Area, Pipe Creek, Sea World, Bader, and Lakehills.
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.
Area Description:
Bandera; Medina; Bexar
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: