Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 7:41PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 740 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Waelder, or 15 miles west of Flatonia, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Flatonia, Waelder, Cistern, Muldoon, Delhi, Moravia, Newtonville, Elm
Grove, Engle, O'Quinn, Floy, Thompsonville, Jeddo, and Colony.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Bastrop; Caldwell; Fayette; Gonzales; Lavaca
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov