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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
1201 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

TXZ155-020545-
San Saba TX-
1201 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SAN SABA COUNTY THROUGH 1245 AM
CDT...

At 1201 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Cherokee, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
San Saba, Richland Springs, Algerita, Cherokee, Colorado Bend State
Park, Bend, Chappel, Sloan, and Harkeyville.

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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Angelo.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
west central Texas.

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LAT...LON 3092 9897 3092 9898 3123 9901 3141 9870
      3134 9870 3137 9866 3131 9864 3132 9859
      3127 9863 3126 9858 3120 9857 3116 9850
      3112 9855 3109 9853 3112 9849 3111 9846
      3106 9849 3103 9844 3096 9845 3093 9841
TIME...MOT...LOC 0501Z 248DEG 28KT 3102 9884

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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