Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 15:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hubbard Creek Reservoir, or 9 miles northwest of Breckenridge, moving northeast at 35 mph. 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... Hubbard Creek Reservoir around 535 PM CDT. Crystal Falls around 540 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Ivan, Us- 180 Near The Shackelford-Stephens County Line, and Eliasville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central Texas.
Area Description: 
Stephens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX