Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 18:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 8:27PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 827 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gustine, or 13 miles southeast of Comanche, moving north at 10 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... Gustine around 835 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Newburg, Lamkin, Downing, Comyn, Energy, Proctor, Van Dyke, Hasse, and Gentrys Mill.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX