Special Weather Statement for Georgetown, Texas
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1023 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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Williamson TX-
1023 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Williamson County
through 1115 PM CDT...
At 1023 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Liberty Hill, or 10 miles northwest of Cedar Park, moving east at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Round Rock, Georgetown, Taylor, Granger, Serenada, Leander, Hutto,
Bartlett, Liberty Hill, Jarrell, Thrall, Weir, Georgetown Dam,
Granger Dam, Sun City, Laneport, Waterloo, Jonah, Sandoval, and
Theon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3074 9727 3046 9716 3058 9792 3060 9792
3063 9795 3061 9799 3063 9801 3061 9803
3062 9805 3075 9798 3081 9747
TIME...MOT...LOC 0323Z 277DEG 43KT 3065 9790
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Georgetown, Texas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
131 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-
Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney-Uvalde-
Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick-Zavala-
Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit-
131 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas..
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 5PM for the Hill
Country, Austin Metro, and portions of the Coastal Plains.
Strong to severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rain are possible
this afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging wind are the
main severe weather hazards, and heavy rain could lead to flash
flooding. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
An early season round of hot temperatures is expected early next
week with highs from 100 to 108 degrees over portions of the
southern Edwards Plateau and Rio Grande Plains. Heat products may
be needed and those sensitive to heat should prepare for hot
conditions.
Otherwise, no hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters please report any severe weather to the National Weather
Service.