Special Weather Statement 05/06/2025 13:09 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 3:09PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 6, 2025 - 1:09pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2025 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Palmeto State Park, or 13 miles west of Gonzales, moving northeast 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... Gonzales, Flatonia, Moulton, Waelder, Cistern, Muldoon, Palmeto State Park, Leesville, Freyburg, Oak Forest, Newtonville, Elm Grove, Engle, Belmont, Nickle, Cost, Floy, Little New York, Thompsonville, and Ottine.
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 600 PM CDT for south central Texas.
Area Description: 
Fayette; Gonzales; Lavaca
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX