Special Weather Statement Texas | Effective 03/08/2026 04:48

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