Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 15:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 5:27PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 527 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Irving, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Dallas, Irving, and Dallas Love Field around 530 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Joe Pool Lake, Lake Arlington, Mountain Creek Lake, Dalworthington Gardens, and White Rock Lake. This includes the following highways... Interstate 35E between mile markers 418 and 440. Interstate 20 between mile markers 442 and 466. Interstate 30 between mile markers 24 and 49. Interstate 45 between mile markers 282 and 284.
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; Dallas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX