Hazardous Weather Outlook for Blanco, Texas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
317 PM CDT Wed May 1 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-
317 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas..
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A Flood Watch is in effect for the eastern half of South Central
Texas through 7am Thursday. A few locations within the watch may
see upwards of 5 inches of rain by tomorrow morning.
Strong to severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rains are
expected this evening through tonight. The main threats are damaging
wind gusts, large hail, and flooding. A tornado or two is
possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
A Flood Watch is in effect for the eastern half of South Central
Texas through 7am Thursday. A few locations within the watch may
see upwards of 5 inches of rain.
Chances of thunderstorms continue Thursday through Sunday. Strong
to severe thunderstorms and heavy rains cannot be ruled out, mainly
Thursday and Friday.
An early season round of hot temperatures is expected for the
middle part of next week. Highs will climb into the mid 90s with
highs in the 100-105 range over the Rio Grande Plains looking more
likely. Heat products may be needed Tuesday- Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Blanco, Texas
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
636 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
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Blanco TX-
636 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN BLANCO COUNTY...
At 636 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Blanco, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Blanco, Johnson City, Rocky Creek, and Flugrath.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature`s leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
LAT...LON 3027 9823 3026 9821 3001 9846 3002 9849
3011 9857 3012 9857 3033 9852
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 206DEG 15KT 3014 9844
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Severe Weather Statement for Blanco, Texas
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
636 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
TXC031-020015-
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Blanco TX-
636 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN BLANCO COUNTY...
At 636 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Blanco, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Blanco, Johnson City, Rocky Creek, and Flugrath.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature`s leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
LAT...LON 3027 9823 3026 9821 3001 9846 3002 9849
3011 9857 3012 9857 3033 9852
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 206DEG 15KT 3014 9844
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Flood Advisory for Blanco, Texas
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
634 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
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Blanco TX-Kendall TX-
634 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Blanco and Kendall.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 634 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Blanco, Flugrath, Kendalia, Sisterdale and Crown.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
LAT...LON 3015 9859 3022 9859 3023 9830 2996 9848
2991 9875 3011 9877 3014 9877 3014 9875
3014 9865 3014 9862 3014 9859
Special Weather Statement for Blanco, Texas
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
609 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
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Blanco TX-Gillespie TX-Kendall TX-
609 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Blanco,
southeastern Gillespie and northeastern Kendall Counties through 700
PM CDT...
At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Flugrath, or near Blanco, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size 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...
Blanco, Johnson City, Stonewall, Rocky Creek, Flugrath, Hye, Albert,
LBJ State Park, and LBJ National Historical Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy 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 2998 9844 3003 9867 3035 9868 3029 9830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 190DEG 17KT 3009 9853
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Flood Watch for Blanco, Texas
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1109 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
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Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Kerr-Bandera-Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-
Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-
Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-
Including the cities of La Grange, Hallettsville, Giddings,
Burnet, Fredericksburg, Llano, Karnes City, Bandera, San Marcos,
Cuero, New Braunfels, Bastrop, Seguin, Austin, Floresville,
Kerrville, Lockhart, San Antonio, Gonzales, Blanco, Boerne, and
Georgetown
1109 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell,
Comal, De Witt, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays,
Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Travis, Williamson and
Wilson.
* WHEN...From 3 PM CDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms
will bring the possibility of heavy rainfall to the watch
area. Isolated amounts in excess of 5 inches may allow for
flash flooding to occur.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.