Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Jack, Palo Pinto, Parker, and Wise Counties in North 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 destructive severe thunderstorm warning for parts of North Central Texas, featuring 80 mph winds and baseball-sized hail through 8:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fort Worth
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 North Central Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central Texas. This alert is classified as a destructive storm by the issuing agency.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions:
- Southwestern Wise County
- Southeastern Jack County
- Northwestern Parker County
- Northeastern Palo Pinto County
Specific locations impacted include Lake Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Whitt, Advance, Gibtown, Joplin, Balsora, Perrin, Bartons Chapel, Agnes, and Boonsville.
What You Should Do
This is a dangerous storm capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds. Residents should SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck to protect yourself from flying debris and large hail. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central Texas until 11:00 PM CDT.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 80 mph are expected. Flying debris will be dangerous, and mobile homes may be heavily damaged. Expect extensive tree damage and power outages.
- Hail: Baseball-sized hail (2.75 inches) is indicated by radar. This size of hail can cause considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
- Storm Movement: At 8:12 PM CDT, the storm was located near Graford (10 miles north of Mineral Wells), moving northeast at 50 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 8:13 PM CDT on March 10 and is currently set to expire at 8:45 PM CDT on March 10.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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