Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 2:37PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kerens, or 13 miles south of Gun Barrel City, moving southeast at 5
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Kerens around 240 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Mildred, Chatfield,
Goodlow, Powell, Roane, Eureka, and Rice.
This includes Interstate 45 between mile markers 230 and 249.
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:
Ellis; Navarro
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: