Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 6:48AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 4:48am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 648 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Elmendorf, or 11 miles southeast of Stinson Municipal Airport, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
St. Hedwig, Elmendorf, La Vernia, China Grove, Calaveras Lake,
Sutherland Springs, Zuehl, Sandy Oaks, Buena Vista, Mitchell Lake,
Losoya, Parita, Southton, Sayers, Adkins, and Braunig Lake.
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:
Bexar; Wilson
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov