Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Hunt, Rains, and Van Zandt Counties in Texas
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NOAA issued it on May 3, 2026, 3 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 has been issued by the National Weather Service for Hunt, Rains, and Van Zandt counties in north central Texas, with hazards including 1.50-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts until 11:30 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Texas
- Issued
- May 3, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Texas.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Texas
Alert Details
The alert is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service Fort Worth TX. It is effective from 10:36 PM CDT on April 24, 2026, until 11:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects South central Hunt County, Northwestern Van Zandt County, and Rains County in north central Texas. Specific locations include Emory, near Wills Point, Grand Saline, Willow Springs, Hermits Cove, Flats, Jones, and Alsa.
What You Should Do
For your protection, get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include ping pong ball size hail at 1.50 inches and wind gusts of 60 mph, as indicated by radar.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 10:36 PM CDT on April 24, 2026, and expires at 11:30 PM CDT on April 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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