Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 5:29PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 529 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cedar Creek, or 11 miles southwest of Bastrop, moving northeast 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...
Bastrop, Smithville, Circle D-KC Estates, Camp Swift, Cedar Creek,
Wyldwood, Upton, Phelan, Bastrop State Park, Hills Prairie, Rockne,
Watterson, Alum Creek, Red Rock, Buescher State Park, and Bateman.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
Bastrop
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov