A strong thunderstorm is moving through parts of North Texas this evening. It will affect southwestern Kaufman, northeastern Ellis, and southeastern Dallas Counties through 9:30 PM, with hail, heavy rain, and lightning.
**Timing:**
– Issued at 8:56 PM
– Storm expected through 9:30 PM
– Near Dallas, Lancaster, Seagoville, Hutchins, Wilmer, and Ferris around 9:00 PM
– Near Combine around 9:10 PM
– Near Mesquite around 9:15 PM
– Near Balch Springs around 9:20 PM
– Near Crandall around 9:25 PM
**What to Expect:**
– Penny-size hail
– Torrential rainfall
– Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning
– Storm moving northeast at 25 mph
**Potential Impacts:**
– Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible
– Localized flooding may develop
– Flooded roadways may occur
– Lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from the storm
**What to Do Now:**
– If you are outdoors, consider moving inside a building
– If needed, seek safe shelter inside a building or vehicle
– Do not drive through flooded roadways
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