Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Wise and Jack 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 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wise and eastern Jack counties until 9:00 PM CDT, citing 70 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 Wise County and eastern Jack County in north central Texas. The alert was issued at 8:06 PM CDT following radar-indicated storm activity.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- Wise County in north central Texas
- Eastern Jack County in north central Texas
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Lake Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Chico, Alvord, Lost Creek Reservoir, Cundiff, Greenwood, Cottondale, Park Springs, Keeter, Crafton, Gibtown, and Joplin.
Expected Conditions
At 8:06 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fort Richardson State Park, or 7 miles south of Jacksboro, moving northeast at 45 mph.
- Wind: 70 mph wind gusts are expected.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is possible.
- Impacts: Residents should expect hail damage to vehicles and considerable tree damage. Wind damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Timeline
- Effective: 8:06 PM CDT, March 10, 2026
- Expires: 9:00 PM CDT, March 10, 2026
- Additional Alerts: A Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central Texas until 11:00 PM CDT.
What You Should Do
For your protection, get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Residents in mobile homes or vehicles should move to the nearest substantial shelter to protect themselves from potential wind damage and flying debris.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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