Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mart, or 11 miles west of Groesbeck. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 northwestern
Limestone County, including the following locations... Ben Hur,
Prairie Hill, and Tehuacana.
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:
Limestone
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov