Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:04PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 4:04pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 604 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Gatesville, moving east at 25 mph.
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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Crawford around 640 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Pancake, Whitson,
Coryell City, South Mountain, Oglesby, Purmela, Leon Junction,
Arnett, Levita, and Hurst Springs.
Instruction:
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:
Hamilton; Bosque; Coryell; McLennan
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: