Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 14:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 4:49PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 449 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Meridian, or 8 miles north of Clifton. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Bosque County, including the following locations... Womack, Lakewood Harbor, Cayote, Morgan, Kopperl, Cedar Shores, Norse, and Lakeside Village.
Instruction: 
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: 
Bosque
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX