Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 13:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles south of Wichita Falls to 5 miles northeast of Westover. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Wichita Falls, Archer City, Iowa Park, Holliday, Dean, Megargel, Jolly, Sheppard AFB, Westover, Mankins, Lake Kickapoo, Lakeside City, and Pleasant Valley.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Wichita; Baylor; Archer; Clay
Forcast Office: 
NWS Norman OK