Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bosque, Hill, and McLennan Counties in Texas
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Fort Worth TX for Bosque, Hill, and McLennan counties in central Texas, effective until 10:30 PM CDT on April 28, 2026, with threats of ping pong ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Texas
- Issued
- May 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fort Worth TX
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Texas.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Fort Worth TX. This alert is for severe weather conditions and is effective from 9:26 PM CDT on April 28, 2026, until 10:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Bosque County, Hill County, and McLennan County in central Texas. Specific locations impacted include Waco, Laguna Park, Lake Whitney, Lake Whitney State Park, China Spring, Gholson, Ross, Cedar Shores, Lakewood Harbor, Cayote, Rock Creek, Womack, and Wiggins.
What You Should Do
For your protection, get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 10:00 PM CDT and until 1:00 AM CDT for central Texas, as noted in the alert instructions.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include ping pong ball size hail, equivalent to 1.50 inches, and wind gusts up to 60 mph. These conditions are radar-indicated and could cause damage to roofs, siding, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 9:26 PM CDT on April 28, 2026, and expires at 10:30 PM CDT on April 28, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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