Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/27/2026 14:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 27 at 4:12PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 27, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires: 
September 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Doss, or 21 miles northwest of Fredericksburg, moving southeast at 20 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... Fredericksburg, Tivydale, Doss, and Harper.
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. 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: 
Gillespie
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov