Special Weather Statement Texas | Effective 03/08/2026 01:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 4:55AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 8, 2026 - 1:55am
Expires: 
March 8, 2026 - 3:30am
Description: 
At 454 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gilson Groves, or 22 miles south of Carrizo Springs, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Gilson Groves and Catarina.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Dimmit
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov