9:17 PM Severe Weather Update

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 9:30 PM for northeastern Freestone County and central Anderson County in North Texas. This includes Palestine and nearby communities, where severe storms are producing large hail and damaging winds.

**Timing:**
– Warning remains in effect until 9:30 PM
– At 9:16 PM, one severe thunderstorm was 10 miles west of Palestine, moving east at 50 mph
– Another severe thunderstorm was 3 miles south of Palestine, moving east at 35 mph

**What to Expect:**
– Golf ball size hail
– Wind gusts up to 60 mph
– This is a dangerous storm
– Thunderstorm damage threat is considerable

**Potential Impacts:**
– People and animals outdoors will be injured
– Hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles is expected
– Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is expected

**What to Do Now:**
– Prepare immediately for large destructive hail capable of producing significant damage
– Move to shelter inside a strong building
– Stay away from windows

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