Strong Storms Bring 50 MPH Winds to Stephens, Palo Pinto, Eastland Counties
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Stephens, Palo Pinto, and Eastland counties until 3:30 AM CDT, warning of strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 50 mph. Seek shelter indoors if outside.
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Stephens, Palo Pinto, and Eastland counties, effective immediately until 3:30 AM CDT. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth reports strong thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts up to 50 mph.
At 2:58 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Caddo to near Lake Olden, moving northeast at 40 mph. These winds could cause damage, including knocking down tree limbs and blowing around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include Eastland, Ranger, Possum Kingdom Lake, Necessity, Lake Olden, Caddo, Lake Leon, Possum Kingdom State Park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, Strawn, Staff, Morton Valley, Ivan, and Olden. This also includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 340 and 363.
The NWS advises that if you are outdoors, you should consider seeking shelter inside a building. This statement is set to expire at 3:30 AM CDT.
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