Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/12/2026 18:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 8:23PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 12, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 822 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waxahachie, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Waxahachie, Glenn Heights, Red Oak, Ovilla, and Oak Leaf around 830 PM CDT. Lancaster and Ferris around 840 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Pecan Hill, Ike, Rockett, Bristol, Trumbull, and India. This includes the following highways... Interstate 35E between mile markers 395 and 411. Interstate 45 between mile markers 258 and 266.
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: 
Ellis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX