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WWUS84 KEWX 050534
SPSEWX

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1234 AM CDT Sun May 5 2024

TXZ188-050615-
Gillespie TX-
1234 AM CDT Sun May 5 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Gillespie County
through 115 AM CDT...

At 1234 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Hilda to near Doss to
Harper. Movement was east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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, Stonewall, Cherry Spring, Luckenbach, Cain City,
Tivydale, Doss, Willow City, Rocky Hill, LBJ State Park, Harper,
Blumenthal, Eckert, Crabapple, Albert, Grapetown, Enchanted Rock
State Natural Area, and LBJ National Historical Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms 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 200 AM CDT for
south central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3050 9859 3014 9859 3014 9895 3024 9930
      3050 9931
TIME...MOT...LOC 0534Z 279DEG 44KT 3050 9919 3042 9919 3031 9925

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

BRADY