Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Van Zandt County, 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 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Van Zandt County until 9:45 PM CST, with threats of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 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 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 northwestern Van Zandt County in north central Texas. The alert was issued at 8:56 PM CST and remains in effect until 9:45 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts northwestern Van Zandt County. Key locations in the path of the storm include:
- Edgewood: Expected around 9:05 PM CST
- Wills Point: Expected around 9:10 PM CST
- Fruitvale: Expected around 9:30 PM CST
- Myrtle Springs
- Interstate 20: Between mile markers 514 and 529
What You Should Do
For your protection, get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Residents in the warning area should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from wind or hail.
Expected Conditions
At 8:56 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Edgewood or Wills Point, moving northeast at 10 mph. The following hazards are expected:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 8:56 PM CST and is scheduled to expire at 9:45 PM CST on March 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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