Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Palo Pinto and Stephens Counties: Destructive 80 MPH Winds Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of north central Texas until 8:00 PM CDT, warning of destructive 80 mph winds and nickel-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Stephens County and southern Palo Pinto County in north central Texas. This alert is effective immediately and is classified as a destructive storm threat.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a significant portion of north central Texas, specifically targeting:
- Southeastern Stephens County
- Southern Palo Pinto County
- Impacted Cities and Locations: Strawn, Mingus, Gordon, Lake Palo Pinto, Brazos, Lone Camp, Santo, and New Salem.
- Travel Corridors: Interstate 20 between mile markers 370 and 389.
What You Should Do
This is an extremely dangerous situation with wind speeds comparable to a tornado. Residents in the warning area should take the following actions immediately:
- Seek Shelter: Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
- Stay Away from Windows: Flying debris can be deadly and will likely cause damage to glass.
- Mobile Home Safety: Residents in mobile homes or high-profile vehicles should evacuate to a sturdier structure, as winds of this magnitude can easily overturn them.
- Monitor Conditions: A Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central Texas until 11:00 PM CDT.
Expected Conditions
Radar indicates a severe thunderstorm located 7 miles south of Caddo (or 10 miles north of Ranger), moving east at 60 mph.
- Wind: Destructive gusts of up to 80 mph are expected. These winds will likely cause extensive tree damage, power outages, and considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
- Hail: Nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) is possible.
- Impact: Flying debris will pose a significant hazard to anyone caught without shelter.
Timeline
- Issued: March 10 at 7:30 PM CDT
- Effective Until: March 10 at 8:00 PM CDT
- Storm Movement: The storm was tracked near Lake Palo Pinto around 7:45 PM CDT as it continues its eastward trajectory.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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