Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:55PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Balch Springs, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Carrollton, Desoto, Cedar Hill,
Duncanville, Lancaster, Farmers Branch, Balch Springs, University
Park, Seagoville, Forney, Addison, Glenn Heights, Highland Park,
Hutchins, Cockrell Hill, Sunnyvale, and Wilmer.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35E between mile markers 411 and 435.
Interstate 20 between mile markers 461 and 489.
Interstate 30 between mile markers 40 and 59.
Interstate 45 between mile markers 267 and 284.
Instruction:
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:
Dallas; Kaufman
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: