Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 11:34PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 9:34pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1133 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Edgewood, or 7 miles north of Canton, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Grand Saline and Fruitvale around 1140 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Myrtle Springs, Jones,
Willow Springs, and Oakland.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 521 and 529.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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; Rains
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov