Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 6:18AM CST by NWS San Angelo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 4:18am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
At 617 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Merkel to near Maverick to 9 miles southwest of
Mertzon. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Abilene, San Angelo, Ballinger, Clyde, Winters, Mertzon, Paint Rock,
Christoval, Maverick, Merkel, Tye, Bronte, Miles, Tuscola, Buffalo
Gap, Lawn, Novice, Bradshaw, Hatchel, and Knickerbocker.
This includes Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 267 and 304.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in San Angelo.
Area Description:
Nolan; Coke; Runnels; Irion; Tom Green; Concho; Jones; Shackelford; Taylor; Callahan; Coleman
Forcast Office:
NWS San Angelo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov