Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 9:30pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1130 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of Possum Kingdom Lake to 9 miles
southeast of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park to 10 miles northeast of
May. 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...
Gordon, Palo Pinto, and Lake Palo Pinto around 1135 PM CDT.
Huckabay around 1145 PM CDT.
Mineral Wells around 1150 PM CDT.
Morgan Mill around 1200 AM CDT.
Cool around 1210 AM CDT.
Lipan around 1215 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Brock Junction,
Kokomo, Santo, Patillo, Clairette, Dennis, Staff, Carbon, Tolar, and
Mingus.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 355 and 405.
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:
Palo Pinto; Parker; Eastland; Erath; Hood
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: