Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 15:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 5:02PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 502 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cranfills Gap, or 14 miles northeast of Hamilton, moving northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Hamilton and southwestern Bosque Counties, including the following locations... Fairy.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Hamilton; Bosque
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX