Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 652 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lake Victor to Bartlett. Movement was
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Lampasas, Salado, and Holland around 700 PM CDT.
Stillhouse Hollow Lake around 715 PM CDT.
Killeen and Kempner around 720 PM CDT.
Copperas Cove around 725 PM CDT.
Harker Heights, Belton, and Little River-Academy around 730 PM
CDT.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
central Texas.
Area Description:
Lampasas; Coryell; Bell
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: