Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 19:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 7:28pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 927 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Gustine, or 8 miles southeast of Comanche, moving southeast 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Hamilton, northeastern Mills and southeastern Comanche Counties, including the following locations... Newburg, Lamkin, Energy, Democrat, Pottsville, Priddy, Gentrys Mill, Indian Gap, and Caradan.
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; Mills; Hamilton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX