Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 8:54AM CST by NWS San Angelo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 6:54am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 853 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Cleo, or 12 miles southeast of Fort Mckavett,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Menard, Yates Crossing, Saline, Long Mountain, London, Hext, The
Intersection Of Us-83 And Ranch Road 1773, Erna, Camp Sol Mayer, Us-
83 Near The Menard-Concho County Line, Us-377 Near The Kimble-
Menard County Line, Cleo, Us-190 Near The Menard-
Mcculloch County Line, Us-83 Near The Kimble-
Menard County Line, and The Intersection Of Us-83 And Highway 29.
Instruction:
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
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:
Concho; McCulloch; Menard; Kimble; Mason
Forcast Office:
NWS San Angelo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov