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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
855 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

TXC031-053-209-453-491-200215-
/O.CON.KEWX.SV.W.0098.000000T0000Z-260520T0215Z/
Williamson TX-Hays TX-Travis TX-Blanco TX-Burnet TX-
855 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON...NORTHWESTERN HAYS...NORTHWESTERN
TRAVIS...CENTRAL BLANCO AND SOUTH CENTRAL BURNET COUNTIES...

At 855 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Leander to 6 miles west of Lakeway to Hye, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Anderson Mill, Leander, Lakeway, Lago
Vista, Bee Cave, Hudson Bend, The Hills, Johnson City, Liberty Hill,
Spicewood, Rocky Creek, Hye, Cypress Mill, Pedernales Falls State
Park, Mansfield Dam, LBJ State Park, and Jonestown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3055 9764 3029 9799 3011 9856 3014 9858
      3014 9859 3026 9859 3043 9824 3071 9794
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 310DEG 20KT 3059 9781 3038 9809 3022 9857

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
TXC031-091-209-259-453-491-200300-
/O.NEW.KEWX.SV.W.0100.260520T0154Z-260520T0300Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
854 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Williamson County in south central Texas...
  Hays County in south central Texas...
  Travis County in south central Texas...
  Southern Blanco County in south central Texas...
  Northeastern Kendall County in south central Texas...
  Northeastern Comal County in south central Texas...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.

* At 854 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Round Rock to near Bee Cave to near Flugrath,
  moving southeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
           tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
           roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Kyle,
  Buda, Elgin, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Blanco, Tanglewood
  Forest, Anderson Mill, Austin Bergstrom Int Airport, Windemere,
  Canyon Lake Dam, Leander, Hutto, Canyon Lake, and Lakeway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning
is one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3042 9733 3040 9734 3042 9736 3041 9738
      3020 9750 3002 9772 2981 9831 3013 9863
      3036 9808 3066 9782
TIME...MOT...LOC 0154Z 300DEG 36KT 3055 9763 3028 9796 3005 9849

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
TXC185-201-339-473-200215-
/O.NEW.KHGX.SV.W.0063.260520T0149Z-260520T0215Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
849 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Grimes County in southeastern Texas...
  Southwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Texas...
  Northeastern Waller County in southeastern Texas...
  Northwestern Harris County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 848 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Montgomery,
  or 11 miles southwest of Willis, moving southwest at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations impacted include...
  Western Conroe, Pinehurst, The Woodlands, Panorama Village,
  Magnolia, Montgomery, Stagecoach, Todd Mission, Lake Conroe Dam,
  Plantersville, Dobbin, and Dacus.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

If on or near Lake Conroe, get away from the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 15 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now!  Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3051 9573 3040 9545 3017 9551 3014 9579
      3035 9600
TIME...MOT...LOC 0148Z 027DEG 18KT 3036 9566

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH

$$

Cassel

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
TXC137-200245-
/O.NEW.KEWX.SV.W.0099.260520T0144Z-260520T0245Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
844 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northern Edwards County in south central Texas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 844 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 12 miles west of Telegraph to 15 miles northeast of
  Loma Alta, moving southeast at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Rocksprings, Devil`s Sinkhole State Natural Area, and Us-
  277 Near The Sutton-Edwards County Line.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning
is one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3029 9999 3008 9985 3008 9997 3006 9997
      2985 10069 3029 10070
TIME...MOT...LOC 0144Z 333DEG 13KT 3030 10010 3009 10061

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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Severe Weather Statement


Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
855 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

TXC031-053-209-453-491-200215-
/O.CON.KEWX.SV.W.0098.000000T0000Z-260520T0215Z/
Williamson TX-Hays TX-Travis TX-Blanco TX-Burnet TX-
855 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON...NORTHWESTERN HAYS...NORTHWESTERN
TRAVIS...CENTRAL BLANCO AND SOUTH CENTRAL BURNET COUNTIES...

At 855 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Leander to 6 miles west of Lakeway to Hye, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Anderson Mill, Leander, Lakeway, Lago
Vista, Bee Cave, Hudson Bend, The Hills, Johnson City, Liberty Hill,
Spicewood, Rocky Creek, Hye, Cypress Mill, Pedernales Falls State
Park, Mansfield Dam, LBJ State Park, and Jonestown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3055 9764 3029 9799 3011 9856 3014 9858
      3014 9859 3026 9859 3043 9824 3071 9794
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 310DEG 20KT 3059 9781 3038 9809 3022 9857

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch


WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCHES 232/233
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
821 PM CDT TUE MAY 19 2026

TXC021-031-053-209-287-453-491-200600-
/O.CON.KEWX.SV.A.0233.000000T0000Z-260520T0600Z/

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 233 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS

BASTROP               BLANCO                BURNET
HAYS                  LEE                   TRAVIS
WILLIAMSON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUSTIN, BASTROP, BLANCO, BURNET,
GEORGETOWN, GIDDINGS, AND SAN MARCOS.

$$

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCHES 232/233
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
821 PM CDT TUE MAY 19 2026

TXC091-259-200600-
/O.EXA.KEWX.SV.A.0233.000000T0000Z-260520T0600Z/

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 233 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY

IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS

COMAL                 KENDALL

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOERNE AND NEW BRAUNFELS.

$$

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCHES 232/233
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
821 PM CDT TUE MAY 19 2026

TXC137-171-265-299-385-465-200400-
/O.CON.KEWX.SV.A.0232.000000T0000Z-260520T0400Z/

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 232 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS

EDWARDS               GILLESPIE             KERR
LLANO                 REAL                  VAL VERDE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF DEL RIO, FREDERICKSBURG, KERRVILLE,
LEAKEY, LLANO, AND ROCKSPRINGS.

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
213 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

TXZ345-442-443-447-200915-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260519T2000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260520T2300Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
213 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
  the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper
  water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to
  anyone entering the surf.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1256 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

TXZ436>439-200200-
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260521T0300Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1256 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
  Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
  Bolivar Peninsula.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If
caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
832 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

TXZ177>179-198>200-212-213-200215-
San Jacinto TX-Walker TX-Waller TX-Grimes TX-Northern Liberty TX-
Polk TX-Inland Harris TX-Montgomery TX-
832 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN GRIMES...
MONTGOMERY...SAN JACINTO...CENTRAL LIBERTY...NORTHEASTERN WALLER...
SOUTHERN POLK...SOUTHERN WALKER AND NORTH CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTIES
THROUGH 915 PM CDT...

At 831 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Fred to near Splendora to 6
miles north of Todd Mission. Movement was southeast at 20 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...
Conroe, Huntsville, Cleveland, Willis, Livingston, Pinehurst, The
Woodlands, Oak Ridge North, Shepherd, Panorama Village, Shenandoah,
Splendora, Patton Village, Roman Forest, Magnolia, Woodbranch, Cut
And Shoot, New Waverly, Daisetta, and Coldspring.

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.

If on or near Lake Livingston or Lake Conroe, get out of the water
and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike
out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to
safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3049 9473 3011 9460 3011 9520 3022 9595
      3047 9604 3083 9563 3070 9536 3069 9458
      3049 9454
TIME...MOT...LOC 0131Z 328DEG 15KT 3060 9418 3028 9524 3035 9580

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

$$

Cassel

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
823 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

TXZ185-186-188-189-200215-
Gillespie TX-Kerr TX-Real TX-Kendall TX-
823 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Kerr, Gillespie,
northwestern Kendall and northeastern Real Counties through 915 PM
CDT...

At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Stonewall to near Tivydale to 12 miles south of
Telegraph. Movement was southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Comfort, Ingram, Hunt, Stonewall,
Tivydale, Kerrville-Schreiner Park, Rocky Hill, Kerr Wildlife
Management Area, Waltonia, Blumenthal, Center Point, Crabapple,
Grapetown, Cherry Spring, Luckenbach, Cain City, Old Tunnel State
Park, and Doss.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 1100 PM CDT for
south central Texas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 100 AM CDT for south central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3050 9888 3011 9856 2992 9904 2991 9968
      3007 9976 3029 9976 3029 9930 3050 9930
TIME...MOT...LOC 0123Z 300DEG 22KT 3027 9866 3019 9915 3014 9993

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
809 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

TXZ183>185-200215-
Val Verde TX-Edwards TX-Real TX-
809 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Edwards, northeastern
Val Verde and northern Real Counties through 915 PM CDT...

At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Telegraph to 13 miles north of
Loma Alta to 10 miles northwest of Juno. Movement was south at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Rocksprings, Loma Alta, Juno, Carta Valley, Us-377 Near The Kimble-
Edwards County Line, Prade Ranch, Bakers Crossing, Devil`s Sinkhole
State Natural Area, Vinegarone, Devils River State Nat Area Del
Norte, and Us-277 Near The Sutton-Edwards County Line.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 1100 PM CDT for
south central Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3029 9977 3008 9976 2991 9969 2971 10068
      2992 10132 3029 10137
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 340DEG 23KT 3023 9989 3011 10075 3022 10127

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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