Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 6:55PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 654 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Amistad Acres, or 14 miles south of Comstock, moving northeast at 30
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...
Del Rio, Lake View, Amistad Village, Black Brush Point, Amistad
Acres, Box Canyon, Val Verde Park, Diablo East, Cienegas Terrace,
Governors Landing, Long Point, Laughlin AFB, Devils Shores, Pafford
Crossing, 277 South Boat Ramp, 277 North Campground, San Pedro
Canyon, Rough Canyon Recreation Area, Spur 406 Campground, and Rock
Quarry Campground.
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:
Val Verde
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov