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Strong thunderstorms approaching Kerr County; expected to arrive by 8:45 p.m.

A line of strong thunderstorms was moving toward Kerr County Sunday evening and could arrive within the hour, the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio said.

At 8 p.m., radar showed the line extending from near Castell to near Telegraph, moving southeast at 45 mph. The NWS expects the storms to impact portions of Kerr County through approximately 8:45 p.m.

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Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel-size hail are possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Communities in the projected path include Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt, Harper and Mountain Home, among others.

This is a Special Weather Statement, not a warning. However, the National Weather Service cautions the storms may intensify. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for the area until midnight.

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Growing up in Southern California, Louis Amestoy remained connected to Texas as the birthplace of his father and grandfather. Texas was always a presence in the family’s life. Amestoy’s great-grandparents settled in San Antonio, Texas, drawn by the city’s connections to Mexico and the region’s German communities. In 2019, Louis Amestoy saw an opportunity to make a home in Texas. After 30 years of working for corporate media chains, Louis Amestoy saw a chance to establish an independent voice in the Texas Hill Country. He launched The Lead to be that vehicle. With investment from Meta, Amestoy began independently publishing on Aug. 9, 2021. The Amestoys have called Kerrville home since 2019.

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