Tornado Confirmed in Burnet County Amid Severe Weather Alerts

BURNET COUNTY, Texas — A tornado was confirmed on the ground Thursday afternoon in Northeast Burnet County as severe weather swept through the area. The National Weather Service announced the tornado’s presence via X at approximately 4:39 p.m.

Residents in the vicinity of the storm are advised to seek shelter until the situation clears. The tornado’s formation followed a hailstorm that produced hailstones reported to be 1.75 inches in diameter, according to CBS Austin‘s Chief Meteorologist Chikage Windler.

The initial Tornado Warning was valid until 5 p.m. but has since been canceled. However, officials are urging caution as the storm could cause considerable damage.

As the storm progresses, CBS Austin has dispatched a crew to provide ongoing coverage and updates on the tornado’s impact and any emerging developments.

Stay alert and take shelter now if you find yourself near the Oakalla area in Burnet County, where the tornado is reportedly active.