Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/27/2026 20:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 10:53PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 27, 2026 - 8:53pm
Expires: 
August 27, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1052 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bertram, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Burnet, Bertram, Liberty Hill, Mahomet, Oatmeal, Shady Grove, and Joppa.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Burnet; Williamson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov