Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 12:01PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 10:01am
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Granger Dam to Thrall to near Coupland.
Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Thorndale, Thrall, Coupland, Laneport, Noack, Beyarsville, Hare, and
Sandoval.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for south central
Texas.
Area Description:
Williamson
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX