Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 420 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Purtis Creek State Park, or 10 miles east of Gun Barrel City, moving
west at 10 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...
Eustace and Purtis Creek State Park around 425 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Prairieville, Phalba,
Murchison, Roddy, Martins Mill, Walton, Payne Springs, and Log Cabin.
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:
Kaufman; Van Zandt; Henderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: