Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 15:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:29PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 528 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Rockdale. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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 east central Milam County, including the following locations... Hanover, Hoyte, Elevation, Milano, and Gause.
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.
Area Description: 
Milam
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX