Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 7:11AM CST by NWS San Angelo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 5:11am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 709 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Oplin to near Silver Valley to near Valera
to near Ivie Reservoir Near Concho Park Marina to near Vancourt.
Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Brownwood, Coleman, Ballinger, Early, Winters, Santa Anna, Paint
Rock, Bangs, Cross Plains, Miles, Blanket, Novice, Lake Brownwood
Near Thrifty, Cross Cut, Zephyr, Brookesmith, Hatchel, Waldrip, Lake
Brownwood State Park, and Eola.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Angelo.
Area Description:
Runnels; Tom Green; Concho; Callahan; Coleman; Brown; McCulloch
Forcast Office:
NWS San Angelo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov