Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 1:40PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Gatesville to Nolanville to Temple. Movement
was west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Killeen, Temple, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Belton, Gatesville,
Fort Hood, Nolanville, Morgan's Point Resort, Salado, Belton Lake,
Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Fort Gates, South Mountain, Union Grove,
White Hall, Arnett, Moffat, Owl Creek, and Levita.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 284 and 303.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Coryell; Bell
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: