Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:41AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 1:41am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 341 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Richland-Chambers Reservoir to 7 miles
south of Groesbeck to 6 miles southwest of Bremond. Movement was
southeast at 40 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Teague, Fairfield, Bremond, and Lake Limestone around 345 AM CDT.
Twin Oak Reservoir around 350 AM CDT.
Franklin around 400 AM CDT.
Buffalo around 405 AM CDT.
Camp Creek Lake around 410 AM CDT.
Centerville and Fort Boggy State Park around 425 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Baileyville, Fallon,
Flo, Oakwood, Reagan, Donie, Robbins, New Baden, Eunice, and Redland.
This includes Interstate 45 between mile markers 152 and 203.
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.
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:
Freestone; Anderson; Falls; Limestone; Leon; Milam; Robertson
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
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