Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1248 AM CDT Sun Apr 21 2024

TXZ224-225-210630-
Lavaca TX-De Witt TX-
1248 AM CDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern DeWitt
and Lavaca Counties through 130 AM CDT...

At 1248 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Ezzell, or 8 miles east of Yoakum, moving east at 40
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...
Yoakum, Hallettsville, Shiner, Ezzell, Sublime, Speaks, Worthing,
Koerth, Edgar, Terryville, Mont, Sweet Home, Mount Olive, Vienna,
Wied, and Hope.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2907 9694 2907 9695 2910 9697 2908 9700
      2916 9725 2945 9718 2950 9671 2934 9656
TIME...MOT...LOC 0548Z 276DEG 33KT 2925 9702

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

$$

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