Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/17/2026 05:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:38AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 17, 2026 - 5:38am
Expires: 
August 17, 2026 - 7:45am
Description: 
Fog has developed this morning with light winds for a corridor from Karnes into Lavaca county. Visibility is currently trending of around 1 mile or less with patchy dense fog at times to around 1/8 to 1/4 of a mile. Expect for the visibility to quickly improve within two hours after sunrise. Drivers use caution by slowing down, allowing extra room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, and keep on the low beam headlights.
Area Description: 
Karnes; De Witt; Lavaca
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov