Tornado Warning Issued for Eastern Jack County, Texas
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NOAA issued it on May 3, 2026, 3 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 Eastern Jack County in north central Texas until 8:30 PM CDT, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and baseball-size hail.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Jack County, Texas
- Issued
- May 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fort Worth 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Jack County, Texas.
Tornado Warning in Eastern Jack County
Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, TX. It is effective from 7:48 PM CDT until 8:30 PM CDT on April 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Eastern Jack County in north central Texas, including areas around Jacksboro, Lost Creek Reservoir, Wizard Wells, Vineyard, and Cundiff.
What You Should Do
Take cover now! Move to 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 and protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and baseball-size hail (2.75 inches) is moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazards include flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees. Rotation has been detected via radar.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 7:48 PM CDT on April 25, 2026, and expires at 8:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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