Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
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801 WWUS84 KEWX 051749 SPSEWX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 1249 PM CDT Sun May 5 2024 TXZ218-228-051830- Dimmit TX-Zavala TX- 1249 PM CDT Sun May 5 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Dimmit and southeastern Zavala Counties through 130 PM CDT... At 1249 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Las Colonias, or near Crystal City, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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... Crystal City, Las Colonias, Loma Vista, Brundage, and Chula Vista-River Spur. 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. && LAT...LON 2870 9986 2880 9978 2877 9951 2856 9966 TIME...MOT...LOC 1749Z 301DEG 10KT 2874 9977 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ OB