Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Abilene, TX ∙ Clyde, TX ∙ Elmdale, TX ∙ Abilene Regional Airport, TX

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service San Angelo TX 548 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CALLAHAN... SOUTHEASTERN JONES...NORTHEASTERN TAYLOR AND SOUTHWESTERN SHACKELFORD COUNTIES THROUGH 630 AM CDT... At 548 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over southeastern Abilene, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Abilene, Clyde, Baird, Hamby, Potosi, Us-283 Near The Callahan- Shackelford County Line, and Kirby Lake. This includes Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 285 and 307. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3233 9977 3243 9982 3270 9949 3242 9926 TIME...MOT...LOC 1048Z 241DEG 34KT 3240 9970 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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