Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 6:49PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 648 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tow, or 8 miles northwest of Buchanan Dam, moving northeast at 15
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...
Buchanan Dam, Buchanan Lake Village, Lake Victor, Inks Lake State
Park, Lone Grove, Stolz, Sunnylane, Bluffton, Tow, and Colorado Bend
State Park.
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; Burnet
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov