Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Rains and Van Zandt Counties in Texas
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Rains and Van Zandt Counties in Texas, with golf ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts expected until 12:30 AM CDT on April 25, 2026.
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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
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, effective from 11:27 PM CDT on April 24, 2026, until 12:30 AM CDT on April 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects central Van Zandt County and southern Rains County in north central Texas, including locations such as Canton, Wills Point, Grand Saline, Van, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Lake Tawakoni State Park, Lake Tawakoni, Alsa, Oakland, Jones, Willow Springs, Flats, Pruitt, and Colfax. It also includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 523 and 542.
What You Should Do
For your protection, get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include golf ball size hail (1.75 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 11:27 PM CDT on April 24, 2026, and ends at 12:30 AM CDT on April 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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