Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 7:36PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 5:36pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 736 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rising Star, or 16 miles south of Cisco. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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 southwestern
Eastland and west central Comanche Counties, including the following
locations... Sipe Springs and Okra.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastland; Comanche
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov