Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:38PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Copperas Cove, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Killeen, Copperas Cove, and Fort Hood around 245 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include King, Topsey, Maxdale,
The Grove, Owl Creek, Pidcoke, and Flat.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Lampasas; Coryell; Bell
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: