Special Weather Statement 05/06/2025 17:53 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 7:53PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 6, 2025 - 5:53pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2025 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 753 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Speaks, or 16 miles east of Hallettsville, moving northeast at 40 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Lavaca County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Lavaca
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX