Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 1:29AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 11:29pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 129 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near New Fairview to River Oaks to Lake Pat
Cleburne. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Fort Worth, Arlington, Haltom City, Keller, Burleson, Cleburne,
Watauga, Saginaw, Crowley, and Forest Hill around 135 AM CDT.
Denton, Flower Mound, Mansfield, Bedford, Hurst, Southlake,
Colleyville, Trophy Club, Alvarado, and Argyle around 140 AM CDT.
Euless, Grapevine, Krum, and Bartonville around 145 AM CDT.
Grand Prairie, Venus, Double Oak, Copper Canyon, and DFW Intl
Airport around 150 AM CDT.
Irving, Lewisville, Coppell, Corinth, Midlothian, Highland
Village, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores around 155 AM CDT.
Dallas, Cedar Hill, Lake Dallas, Cross Roads, and Cedar Hill State
Park around 200 AM CDT.
Carrollton, Duncanville, The Colony, Farmers Branch, Lake
Lewisville, Little Elm, Krugerville, Maypearl, and Hebron around
205 AM CDT.
Frisco, Desoto, Waxahachie, Glenn Heights, Cockrell Hill, Ovilla,
Aubrey, Hackberry, and Dallas Love Field around 210 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Avalon, Joe Pool
Lake, Mountain Creek Lake, Rockett, Egan, Providence Village, Ponder,
Stony, Acton, and Howard.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 468 and 473.
Interstate 35W between mile markers 17 and 85.
Interstate 35E between mile markers 387 and 466.
Interstate 20 between mile markers 417 and 477.
Interstate 30 between mile markers 1 and 55.
Interstate 45 between mile markers 266 and 284.
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:
Wise; Denton; Collin; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Hood; Johnson; Ellis
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
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