Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 8:53PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 853 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Las Colonias, or near Crystal City, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Crystal City, Carrizo Springs, Dilley, Big Wells, La Pryor,
Batesville, Asherton, Chula Vista-River Spur, Hilltop, Las Colonias,
Winter Haven, Brundage, Chaparral Wildlife Management Area, Light,
Carrizo Hill, Divot, Loma Vista, Catarina, Las Vegas, and Derby.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Zavala; Frio; Dimmit
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov