Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 9:20AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 7:20am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 920 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grand Saline, or 12 miles west of Mineola, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Van
Zandt and southeastern Rains Counties, including the following
locations... Willow Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
If on or near Lake Fork, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Van Zandt; Rains
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender: