Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:42PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 642 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rogers, or 12 miles southeast of Temple, moving north at 10 mph.
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 southeastern Bell
County, including the following locations... Edgeworth, Leedale,
Cyclone, Heidenheimer, Ratibor, Seaton, Airville, Zabcikville, Red
Ranger, and Oscar.
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:
Bell
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: