A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 8:30 PM for southwestern Montague County, northwestern Wise County, and northeastern Jack County in North Texas. This is a destructive storm, especially for northeast Jack and northwest Wise counties.
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**Timing:**
– Warning remains in effect until 8:30 PM
– At 7:51 PM, the storm was 7 miles south of Newport, or 11 miles northeast of Jacksboro, moving southeast at 25 mph
– Lake Bridgeport could be impacted around 8:05 PM
**What to Expect:**
– Baseball-size hail
– Wind gusts up to 70 mph
– Continuous cloud-to-ground lightning
– Radar indicated this storm
**Potential Impacts:**
– People and animals outdoors could be severely injured
– Shattered windows
– Extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles
**What to Do Now:**
– Stay inside a sturdy structure
– Keep away from windows
– Move indoors immediately if you are outside
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