Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:24AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:24am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 424 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Edom to near Montalba to 11 miles
northeast of Buffalo. Movement was east at 30 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...
Palestine, Brownsboro, Edom, and Lake Palestine around 430 AM CDT.
Frankston around 435 AM CDT.
Chandler and Berryville around 440 AM CDT.
Elkhart around 445 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Tucker, Moore
Station, Bradford, Bois D'arc, Poynor, Cayuga, Cross Roads, Bethel,
Tennessee Colony, and New York.
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:
Van Zandt; Henderson; Freestone; Anderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: