Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Erath and Hamilton Counties in Texas
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NWS Fort Worth TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Hamilton County and south central Erath County until 10:15 PM CDT on May 24.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Texas
- Issued
- June 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fort Worth TX
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 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Texas.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by NWS Fort Worth TX on behalf of NOAA. The alert is effective from May 24 at 9:14 PM CDT until May 24 at 10:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Erath County and Hamilton County in Texas, specifically northeastern Hamilton County in central Texas and south central Erath County in north central Texas. Impacted locations include Hico, Carlton, Purves, Clairette, Olin, and Fairy. The storm was located over Hico, or 17 miles north of Hamilton, and is nearly stationary.
What You Should Do
For protection, get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Move indoors immediately due to continuous cloud to ground lightning. Do not drive vehicles through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 9:14 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from May 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM CDT and expires at 10:15 PM CDT the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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