Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Coke and Sterling 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Coke and Sterling Counties until 3:30 AM CST, warning of tennis ball size hail and 60 mph winds.
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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 portions of west central Texas. The alert was issued at 2:33 AM CST on March 7, 2026, and is effective until 3:30 AM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northwestern Coke County
- Northern Sterling County
At 2:32 AM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Sterling City, moving northeast at 30 mph.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. People and animals outdoors will be injured by the expected hail. Residents should take immediate action to protect themselves and their property, as hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles is expected.
Expected Conditions
This storm is classified as having a considerable damage threat with the following hazards:
- Hail: Tennis ball size hail (2.50 inches) is expected.
- Wind: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are anticipated.
- Impacts: Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees, along with significant hail damage to vehicles and structures.
Timeline
- Effective Time: 2:33 AM CST, March 7
- Storm Location: Near Sterling City at 2:35 AM CST
- Expiration Time: 3:30 AM CST, March 7
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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