Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 5:02PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 502 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Gustine, or 13 miles southeast of Comanche, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Hamilton, northeastern Mills and south central Comanche Counties,
including the following locations... Newburg, Energy, Van Dyke,
Hasse, Priddy, Sidney, Indian Gap, Pottsville, and Downing.
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:
Comanche; Mills; Hamilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: