Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 22:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 10:21pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
At 1221 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bluff Dale to 9 miles southeast of Dublin to near Gustine. 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... Gustine and Bluff Dale around 1225 AM CDT. Hico around 1230 AM CDT. Dinosaur Valley State Park around 1240 AM CDT. Glen Rose around 1245 AM CDT. Iredell around 1250 AM CDT. Hamilton around 100 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Shive, Alexander, Clairette, Olin, Brazos Point, Harbin, Whiteway, Lingleville, Duffau, and Edna Hill.
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: 
Erath; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Comanche; Hamilton; Bosque
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX