Hazardous Weather Outlook for Hays, Texas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
756 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-
756 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 2 AM CDT across
portions of the I-35 corridor from Schertz northward through
Williamson county, Hill Country, and the coastal plains.
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.
Flood Advisory for Hays, Texas
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
817 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
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Blanco TX-Hays TX-Travis TX-
817 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Blanco, Hays and Travis.
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 817 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 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Johnson City, Cypress Mill, Pedernales Falls State Park,
Briarcliff and Point Venture.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 3028 9841 3046 9826 3039 9800 3030 9809
3027 9810 3023 9813 3024 9814 3025 9817
3027 9821 3028 9823
Special Weather Statement for Hays, Texas
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
817 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
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Blanco TX-Williamson TX-Hays TX-Burnet TX-Travis TX-
817 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Williamson, northwestern Hays, northwestern Travis, northeastern
Blanco and south central Burnet Counties through 900 PM CDT...
At 817 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Pedernales Falls State Park, or 11 miles north of
Dripping Springs, moving northeast at 25 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...
Cedar Park, Dripping Springs, Leander, Lakeway, Lago Vista, Bee Cave,
Hudson Bend, The Hills, Spicewood, Oatmeal, Cypress Mill, Pedernales
Falls State Park, Smithwick, Mansfield Dam, Jonestown, Briarcliff,
Point Venture, Volente, and Brushy Creek.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
south central Texas.
LAT...LON 3017 9812 3030 9830 3072 9809 3055 9774
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 218DEG 21KT 3034 9813
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Hays, Texas
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 173
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
745 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2024
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 173 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
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185-209-225-259-287-289-293-299-313-331-339-373-395-407-453-455-
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TX
. TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANDERSON AUSTIN BASTROP
BELL BLANCO BRAZOS
BURLESON BURNET CALDWELL
COLORADO COMAL FALLS
FAYETTE FREESTONE GILLESPIE
GRIMES HAYS HOUSTON
KENDALL LEE LEON
LIMESTONE LLANO MADISON
MILAM MONTGOMERY POLK
ROBERTSON SAN JACINTO TRAVIS
TRINITY WALKER WALLER
WASHINGTON WILLIAMSON
Flood Watch for Hays, 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.