Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:43AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 7:43am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
At 942 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Eustace, or near Gun Barrel City, moving east at 65 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Purtis Creek State Park around 950 AM CDT.
Edom around 1000 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Ben Wheeler, Moore
Station, Log Cabin, Whitton, Tolosa, Roddy, Star Harbor, Jackson,
Payne Springs, and Redland.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 530 and 542.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Kaufman; Van Zandt; Henderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: