Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 10:57AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 8:57am
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1057 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Knippa, or 15 miles northeast of Uvalde, moving northeast at 55 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...
Medina, Hondo, Tarpley, Sabinal, Knippa, D'Hanis, New Fountain,
Quihi, Utopia, Hill Country State Natural Area, Rio Medina, Bader,
and Lakehills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
Bandera; Uvalde; Medina
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX