Special Weather Statement 05/06/2025 17:27 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 7:27PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 6, 2025 - 5:27pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2025 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 727 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tulsita, or 9 miles southeast of Kenedy, 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... Choate.
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.
Area Description: 
Karnes; De Witt
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX