A strong thunderstorm is moving through part of North Texas this evening. Northwestern Ellis County could see small hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning through 9:00 PM.
**Timing:**
– Through 9:00 PM
– At 8:22 PM, the storm was near Waxahachie and moving northeast at 25 mph
– Near Waxahachie, Glenn Heights, Red Oak, Ovilla, and Oak Leaf around 8:30 PM
– Near Lancaster and Ferris around 8:40 PM
**What to Expect:**
– Half-inch hail
– Torrential rainfall
– Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning
– Radar indicated this storm
**Potential Impacts:**
– 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
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