Strong thunderstorms are moving across parts of North Texas overnight, including Parker, western Tarrant, northern Hood, and northwestern Johnson counties. These storms may bring strong wind gusts, nickel-size hail, heavy rain, and dangerous lightning through 1:30 AM.
**Timing:**
– This alert is in effect through 1:30 AM
– At 12:30 AM, radar showed strong thunderstorms along a line from Poolville to Western Lake to near Squaw Creek Reservoir, moving east at 25 mph
– Around 12:35 AM: Weatherford, Granbury, Hudson Oaks, Annetta, Oak Trail Shores, and Lake Weatherford
– Around 12:40 AM: Willow Park and Springtown
– Around 12:45 AM: Aledo
– Around 12:50 AM: Reno
– Around 12:55 AM: Azle and Briar
– Around 1:00 AM: Fort Worth and Godley
– Around 1:05 AM: Benbrook and Pelican Bay
– Around 1:10 AM: White Settlement, Eagle Mountain, and Pecan Acres
**What to Expect:**
– Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph
– Nickel-size hail
– Torrential rainfall
– Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning
**Potential Impacts:**
– Tree limbs could be knocked down
– Unsecured objects could be blown around
– Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible
– Localized flooding may develop
– Lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from a thunderstorm
**What to Do Now:**
– If you are outdoors, consider moving inside a building
– Do not drive through flooded roadways
– Seek safe shelter inside a building or vehicle if lightning is nearby
– Continue to monitor local radio, television, and additional National Weather Service updates
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Let’s stay safe together.
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