Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 8:50AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 6:50am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 850 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stockdale, moving east at 25 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...
Stockdale, Nixon, Smiley, Pandora, Leesville, Bebe, and Monthalia.
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.
Area Description:
Wilson; Gonzales
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov