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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
745 PM CDT Thu May 9 2024

TXZ188-190-100115-
Blanco TX-Gillespie TX-
745 PM CDT Thu May 9 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Blanco
and east central Gillespie Counties through 815 PM CDT...

At 745 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hye, or 11 miles northwest of Blanco, moving southeast at 25 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...
Blanco, Stonewall, Rocky Creek, Hye, Albert, LBJ State Park, and LBJ
National Historical Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
south central Texas.

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LAT...LON 3019 9866 3035 9858 3016 9833 3002 9838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 309DEG 21KT 3022 9855

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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