Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:59AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2025 - 12:59am
Expires:
May 23, 2025 - 1:45am
Description:
At 259 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rio Frio, or 9 miles southeast of Leakey, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Sabinal, Knippa, Concan, Garner State Park, and Rio Frio.
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.
Area Description:
Real; Uvalde
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX