Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Sutton and Schleicher Counties in West 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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A severe thunderstorm capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail is moving through Sutton and southeastern Schleicher counties until 7:30 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS San Angelo 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 West Central Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west central Texas. The alert was issued at 6:24 PM CDT following radar detection of a severe storm.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in west central Texas:
- Sutton County
- Southeastern Schleicher County
Specific locations in the path include Sonora, the intersection of I-10 and Ranch Road 1989, and US-277 near the Sutton-Schleicher County line. The warning also impacts Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 386 and 423. Other impacted areas include the intersections of US-190 and Ranch Road 2084, and Ranch Road 2596 and Ranch Road 864.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the broader west central Texas area until 10:00 PM CDT.
Expected Conditions
The primary hazards associated with this storm include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which can cause damage to vehicles.
- Movement: As of 6:24 PM, the storm was located near the intersection of I-10 and Ranch Road 1989, or near Sonora, moving northeast at 55 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 7:30 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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