Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 5:58PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 3:58pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 558 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles north of Hallettsville to near
Westhoff. Movement was southeast at 15 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...
Cuero, Yoakum, Hallettsville, Yorktown, Shiner, Moulton, Sublime,
Cheapside, Thomaston, Ezzell, Hochheim, Speaks, Westhoff, Komensky,
Worthing, Henkhaus, Edgar, Terryville, Meyersville, and Vienna.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
These storms 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.
Area Description:
Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX