Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 1:39AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 11:39pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 139 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Sanger, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Sanger around 155 AM CDT.
Lake Kiowa around 220 AM CDT.
Collinsville around 230 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Tioga, Rosston, Valley
View, Bulcher, Capps Corner, Lake Ray Roberts, Bolivar, Hood, Myra,
and Dixie.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 474 and 503.
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.
This storm 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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Fort Worth.
Area Description:
Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Wise; Denton
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: