Special Weather Statement 03/04/2026 15:02 Texas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 5:02PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 4, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires: 
March 4, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 502 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Castell, or 10 miles west of Llano, moving north 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... Castell, Field Creek, Baby Head, and Valley Spring.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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: 
Llano
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov