Tornado Warning Issued for Bandera, Real, and Uvalde Counties Until 7:15 PM CDT
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of south central Texas as a dangerous storm capable of producing a tornado and tennis ball size hail moves through the region.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Austin San Antonio
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
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 TX has issued a Tornado Warning (NWS Code: TOW) for south central Texas. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Southwestern Bandera County
- Northern Uvalde County
- Southern Real County
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
At 6:33 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Montell, or 19 miles southwest of Leakey, moving east at 40 mph.
- Hazards: Tornado and tennis ball size hail (up to 2.50 inches).
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Significant damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 6:34 PM CDT until 7:15 PM CDT on March 10, 2026. The storm is projected to reach the following locations:
- Reagan Wells: Around 6:45 PM CDT
- Garner State Park: Around 6:55 PM CDT
- Rio Frio: Around 7:00 PM CDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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