Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 6:56AM CDT until April 18 at 7:15AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 4:56am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
At 656 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles southwest
of Broome, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Sterling, northwestern Tom Green and northeastern Irion
Counties.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
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.
Area Description:
Irion, TX; Sterling, TX; Tom Green, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS San Angelo TX
Sender: