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
Sender: