Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 11:11PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 9:11pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Possum Kingdom Lake to near
Lake Leon to near Rising Star. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Gorman around 1115 PM CDT.
De Leon around 1135 PM CDT.
Proctor Lake around 1145 PM CDT.
Comanche and Dublin around 1150 PM CDT.
Stephenville around 1200 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Alexander, Proctor,
Harbin, Hasse, Sidney, Lingleville, Okra, Edna Hill, Duster, and
Bunyan.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Eastland; Erath; Comanche
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: