Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Duval, Jim Wells, Live Oak, and McMullen Counties

Source: NOAA · 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 South Central Texas until 8:30 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail expected.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
South Central Texas
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Corpus Christi

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 Corpus Christi has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of South Central Texas. The alert was issued at 7:43 PM CST following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

  • Northeastern Duval County
  • Southeastern McMullen County
  • Northwestern Jim Wells County
  • Southwestern Live Oak County

Specific locations impacted include Annarose, Clegg, and Rancho De La Parita. The warning area also includes US Highway 59 between mile markers 732 and 748.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed.

Expected Conditions

At 7:43 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Clegg, or 19 miles southwest of George West, moving east at 15 mph.

  • Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are expected. This may result in damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Hail: Quarter-sized hail is anticipated. Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.
  • Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 7:43 PM CST on March 7, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 8:30 PM CST.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of South Central Texas until 8:30 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail expected.
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.
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