Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Meridian State Park to near Gatesville.
Movement was 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Meridian State Park around 350 PM CDT.
Meridian around 355 PM CDT.
Clifton around 400 PM CDT.
Valley Mills around 415 PM CDT.
Lake Whitney around 420 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Pancake, Cayote,
Coryell City, Kopperl, Cedar Shores, Hurst Springs, Womack, Lakewood
Harbor, Morgan, and Osage.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Hamilton; Bosque; Coryell; McLennan
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: