Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 3:01PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 1:01pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 301 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Smithville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Giddings, La Grange, Smithville, Rosanky, Upton, Serbin, Northrup,
Rutersville, Togo, Rabbs Prairie, Plum, Warda, Buescher State Park,
Kovar, West Point, Winchester, Kirtley, and Nechanitz.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for south central
Texas.
Area Description:
Bastrop; Lee; Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX