Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:01AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 3:01am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 500 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles west of Elkhart to Fort Boggy State
Park to 8 miles southeast of Franklin. 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...
Fort Boggy State Park around 505 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Flo, Oakwood, Donie,
Robbins, New Baden, Eunice, Redland, Redtown, Wheelock, and Marquez.
This includes Interstate 45 between mile markers 152 and 202.
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; Limestone; Leon; Robertson
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: