Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 7:26AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 5:26am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 726 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Berlin, or 10 miles southeast of Cibolo, moving northeast at 10
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...
New Braunfels, Seguin, Cibolo, McQueeney, Marion, Santa Clara, New
Berlin, Zuehl, Nolte, and Zipp.
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:
Guadalupe
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov