Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:03AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 12:03am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 200 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lindsay to 7 miles northeast of Woodson.
Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Gainesville, Graham, Jacksboro, Bryson, Sunset, and Lake Graham
around 205 AM CDT.
Alvord, Chico, Fort Richardson State Park, and Lake Bridgeport
around 210 AM CDT.
Bridgeport around 220 AM CDT.
Possum Kingdom Lake around 225 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Lost Creek
Reservoir, Cundiff, Rosston, Bulcher, Newcastle, Park Springs,
Murray, Loving, Capps Corner, and Crafton.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 494 and 503.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Montague; Cooke; Young; Jack; Wise
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: