Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 12:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:37PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 236 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Van, or 8 miles east of Canton. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Van Zandt and northeastern Henderson Counties, including the following locations... Redland, Jones, Ben Wheeler, Primrose, Pruitt, Oakland, Martins Mill, Colfax, and Murchison. This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 524 and 542.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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: 
Van Zandt; Henderson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fort Worth TX