Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for DeWitt and Lavaca Counties in South Central Texas
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of DeWitt and Lavaca Counties until 5:30 PM CST, with 60 mph winds and ping pong ball size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Austin San Antonio
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central Texas. The alert was issued at 4:52 PM CST following radar detection of a severe weather cell.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- East central DeWitt County
- Southern Lavaca County
Locations in the path of the storm include Cuero, Arneckville, Edgar, Terryville, and Hope. At the time of the alert, the storm was located over Cuero, moving east at approximately 60 mph.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents are advised to stay indoors, as people and animals remaining outdoors will be at risk of injury. Expect potential damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles from hail, as well as wind damage to trees and structures.
Expected Conditions
Based on radar indications, the following hazards are present:
- Hail: Ping pong ball size (1.50 inches) is expected.
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are possible.
- Impact: Significant damage to property and vegetation is likely given the combination of high winds and large hail.
Timeline
- Effective Time: 4:52 PM CST, February 14, 2026
- Expiration Time: 5:30 PM CST, February 14, 2026
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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