Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 13:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 3:29PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Watauga. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Haltom City around 335 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Lake Worth, Lakeside, Westlake, and Newark. This includes Interstate 35W between mile markers 55 and 67.
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: 
Tarrant
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX