Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 01:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:50AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 1:50am
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:45am
Description: 
At 350 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rockdale, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Robertson and central Milam Counties, including the following locations... Hanover, Minerva, Ben Arnold, Maysfield, Hoyte, Crossroads, Benchley, Milano, Jones Prairie, and Silver City.
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: 
Milam; Robertson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX