Tornado Warning Issued for East Central Callahan County, Texas Until 7:15 PM CDT

Source: NOAA · 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for east central Callahan County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through the region.

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Record type
Tornado Warning
Affected area
West Central Texas
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS San Angelo TX

Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.

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 Tornado Warning for east central Callahan County in west central Texas. The alert was issued at 6:41 PM CDT on March 10, 2026, after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.

Affected Areas

The warning covers east central Callahan County. Specific locations in the path of the storm include:

  • Putnam: Expected around 6:45 PM CDT
  • Atwell: Expected around 6:50 PM CDT
  • Additional Locations: Admiral, Scranton, and the Callahan-Eastland County Line.
  • Travel Corridors: Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 316 and 323.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately and protect yourself from flying debris.

Expected Conditions

  • Hazard: Tornado and hail up to .75 inches.
  • Source: Radar indicated rotation.
  • Storm Movement: As of 6:40 PM CDT, the storm was located near Rowden, moving east at 40 mph.
  • Potential Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 7:15 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for east central Callahan County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through the region.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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