9:49 PM Severe Weather Update

The severe thunderstorm warning has been canceled for southeastern Hill County and southwestern Navarro County because the storm has moved out of that area. A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for southern Freestone and Limestone counties in North Texas until 10:45 PM.

**Timing:**
– Cancelled area: southeastern Hill County and southwestern Navarro County
– Warning remains in effect for southern Freestone and Limestone counties until 10:45 PM
– At 9:48 PM, the storm was over Lake Mexia, or 8 miles west of Mexia, moving southeast at 30 mph
– A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 10:00 PM for parts of North Texas
– A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1:00 AM for parts of North Texas

**What to Expect:**
– Golf ball size hail
– Wind gusts up to 60 mph
– Radar indicated severe thunderstorm
– Locations impacted include Mexia, Groesbeck, Teague, Fairfield, Wortham, Coolidge, Lake Limestone, Fort Parker State Park, Lake Mexia, Thornton, Tehuacana, Kirvin, Ben Hur, Lanely, Fallon, Box Church, Donie, Prairie Hill, Freestone, and Cotton Gin

**Potential Impacts:**
– People and animals outdoors could be injured
– Hail may damage roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles
– Winds may damage roofs, siding, and trees

**What to Do Now:**
– Seek shelter now inside a sturdy structure
– Stay away from windows

Stay with William Cole and Weather Tracker TV.
Let’s stay safe together.