A strong thunderstorm is moving across parts of North Texas this morning. Gusty winds, small hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning are all possible as it moves through.
**Timing:**
– Ongoing as of 9:44 AM
– Expected to impact areas through 10:15 AM
– Near De Leon and Proctor Lake around 9:55 AM
**What to Expect:**
– Winds in excess of 40 mph
– Hail up to half an inch in diameter
– Torrential rainfall
– Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning
**Impacted Areas:**
– Southwestern Erath County
– Southeastern Eastland County
– Central Comanche County
– De Leon
– Proctor Lake
– Comyn
– Downing
– Rucker
– Proctor
– Van Dyke
– Hasse
– Beattie
– Sipe Springs
– Sidney
– Desdemona
**Potential Impacts:**
– Tree limbs could be knocked down
– Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around
– Minor damage to outdoor items is possible
– Localized flooding may occur
– Lightning strikes can happen up to 10 miles away from the storm
**What to Do Now:**
– If you are outdoors, seek shelter inside a sturdy building
– Do not drive through flooded roadways
– Move indoors or into a vehicle if lightning is nearby
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