Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 8:56PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 856 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wilmer, or near Lancaster, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Dallas, Lancaster, Seagoville, Hutchins, Wilmer, and Ferris around
900 PM CDT.
Combine around 910 PM CDT.
Mesquite around 915 PM CDT.
Balch Springs around 920 PM CDT.
Crandall around 925 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Heartland, Rosser,
Bristol, Trumbull, Scurry, Pecan Hill, Sand Branch, Rockett, India,
and Lake Ray Hubbard.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35E between mile markers 411 and 414.
Interstate 20 between mile markers 470 and 489.
Interstate 45 between mile markers 258 and 277.
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:
Dallas; Kaufman; Ellis
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: