Tornado Warning Issued for Eastland and Stephens Counties, Texas
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NOAA issued it on April 12, 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 Tornado Warning is in effect for north central Eastland and south central Stephens Counties in Texas until 1:45 AM CDT, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Texas
- Issued
- April 12, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Texas.
Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Fort Worth TX. It is effective from 1:15 AM CDT to 1:45 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects north central Eastland County and south central Stephens County in Texas, including locations such as Lake Cisco and Morton Valley.
What You Should Do
Take cover now. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and 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 is located near Lake Cisco, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazards include flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees. The source is radar-indicated rotation.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 1:15 AM CDT on April 12, 2026, and expires at 1:45 AM CDT on April 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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