Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Ellis County, TX
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for central Ellis County in north central Texas until 4:45 PM CDT on May 25, 2026, due to radar-indicated 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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This notice was issued by NOAA on June 9, 2026 and geographically references Central Ellis County, Texas. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Weather Alerts - determines the warning protocol behind it, which shapes what protective action (seeking shelter, following evacuation orders if issued, monitoring official updates) is recommended and which agency holds authority to issue or cancel it.
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Fort Worth TX. Effective from 2026-05-25T16:09:00-05:00 until 2026-05-25T16:45:00-05:00. The alert carries severity "Severe," urgency "Immediate," and certainty "Observed."
Affected Areas
Central Ellis County in north central Texas, including areas near Waxahachie. Impacted locations include Ennis, Bardwell, Bardwell Lake, Reagor Springs, Forreston, Ike, Howard, Five Points, Boyce, Avalon, Pecan Hill, and Rockett. Interstate 35E between mile markers 388 and 407.
What You Should Do
For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 4:09 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Waxahachie moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 2026-05-25T16:09:00-05:00 until 2026-05-25T16:45:00-05:00. The storm will be near Ennis, Bardwell, and Bardwell Lake around 4:15 PM CDT.
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