Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 444 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dawson, or 16 miles southwest of Corsicana. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Dawson around 450 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Pelham, Silver City,
Dresden, Navarro Mills, Purdon, and Malone.
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.
If on or near Navarro Mills Lake, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Hill; Navarro; Limestone
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: