Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Coke, Nolan, and Sterling Counties Until 4:30 AM CST
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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 parts of west central Texas as a storm with 60 mph winds and ping pong ball size hail moves through the area.
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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 following radar indications of a severe storm moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are under the warning:
- Central Coke County
- Southeastern Sterling County
- Southwestern Nolan County
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Sterling City, Broome (around 3:30 AM CST), E.V. Spence Reservoir near Paint Creek Recreation Area and Silver (around 3:55 AM CST), and Sanco (around 4:00 AM CST). The storm will also impact the intersection of Highway 158 and Ranch Road 2059.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. People and animals outdoors are at risk of injury. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid hazards from falling trees and flying debris.
Expected Conditions
Radar indicates a severe thunderstorm moving northeast at 35 mph. The following hazards are expected:
- Hail: Ping pong ball size hail (up to 1.50 inches), which can cause significant damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
- Wind: Gusts reaching 60 mph, capable of damaging roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective as of 3:23 AM CST on March 7. The storm was located over Sterling City at 3:22 AM CST and the alert is currently set to expire at 4:30 AM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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