Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 824 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eastland, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Eastland and Ranger around 830 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Morton Valley, Olden,
and Staff.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 335 and 363.
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:
Eastland
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: