Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Coke, Tom Green, and Runnels 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 West Central Texas until 6:30 PM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
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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 5:33 PM CDT and remains in effect until 6:30 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Southeastern Coke County
- Northeastern Tom Green County
- Southwestern Runnels County
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Tennyson and Orient (around 5:40 PM CDT), and Maverick (around 5:50 PM CDT). Other impacted areas include Harriet and Ballinger Lake.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for West Central Texas until 10:00 PM CDT.
Expected Conditions
At 5:33 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near O.C. Fisher Reservoir, moving northeast at 60 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:30 PM CDT on March 10. Residents should monitor local weather updates as a broader Tornado Watch continues for the region until 10:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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