Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Callahan and Shackelford Counties in West Central Texas
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Callahan and Shackelford counties until 7:00 PM CDT, with hazards including two-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS San Angelo
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 West Central Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Callahan County and southeastern Shackelford County in west central Texas. The alert was issued at 5:53 PM CDT after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing significant damage.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Northeastern Callahan County
- Southeastern Shackelford County
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Moran (expected around 6:05 PM CDT) and the area of US-283 near the Callahan-Shackelford County Line. This warning also includes Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 308 and 315.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should take immediate action as people and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect significant hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, as well as wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Expected Conditions
- Hail: Two-inch diameter hail is expected (Radar Indicated).
- Wind: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible (Radar Indicated).
- Storm Movement: As of 5:53 PM CDT, the severe thunderstorm was located near Baird, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 5:53 PM CDT until 7:00 PM CDT on March 10, 2026. Residents should also note that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for west central Texas until 10:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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