Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 17:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 7:23PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 723 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, or 7 miles north of Ranger, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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 southeastern Stephens County.
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: 
Stephens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX