Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Kerr Counties TX

Source: NOAA · South Central Texas

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NWS Austin/San Antonio TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for five south central Texas counties until 9:45 PM CDT on May 26.

What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NOAA on June 10, 2026 and geographically references South Central Texas. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX on May 26 at 8:47 PM CDT. The alert is effective from 2026-05-26T20:47:00-05:00 until 2026-05-26T21:45:00-05:00.

Affected Areas

The warning covers East central Bandera County, Southeastern Kerr County, Kendall County, Northwestern Bexar County, and Northwestern Comal County in south central Texas. Impacted locations include San Antonio, Boerne, Comfort, Bandera, Canyon Lake, Fair Oaks Ranch, Bulverde, Cross Mountain, Guadalupe River State Park, Walnut Grove, Kendalia, Bandera Falls, The Dominion, Sisterdale, Kreutzberg, Spring Branch, Pipe Creek, Welfare, Nelson City, and Waring.

What You Should Do

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Move indoors immediately due to large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud-to-ground lightning. Do not drive vehicles through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

At 8:46 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Kendalia to near Bandera Falls, moving east at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Torrential rainfall may lead to flash flooding.

Timeline

The warning is in effect until May 26 at 9:45 PM CDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for five south central Texas counties until 9:45 PM CDT on May 26.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects South Central Texas. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Alerts updates?
Browse the full Weather Alerts feed on Areazine at areazine.com/weather/ for the latest updates from NOAA and other agencies.