Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 12:43AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 10:43pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1242 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lampasas, moving east at 25 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Kempner around 1250 AM CDT.
Copperas Cove around 100 AM CDT.
Killeen around 120 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Cedar Valley,
Youngsport, Ding Dong, Topsey, Maxdale, and Rumley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Lampasas; Coryell; Bell
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: