Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 16:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 6:51PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 4:51pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 651 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Graford, or 12 miles west of Mineral Wells, moving east 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... Graford around 700 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Adell, Whitt, Advance, Authon, Oran, Garner, Salesville, and Peadenville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Palo Pinto; Parker
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX