Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/09/2026 23:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 9, 2026 - 11:45pm
Expires: 
May 10, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
At 144 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Crockett Lake, or 19 miles northeast of Bonham, moving southeast at 20 mph. Another thunderstorm north of Paris may also contain small hail. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Lamar and northeastern Fannin Counties, including the following locations... Toco, Monkstown, East Direct, Forest Chapel, Deport, Direct, Midcity, Forest Hill, Chicota, and Globe.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Fannin; Lamar
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX