A strong thunderstorm is moving through parts of Stephens County early this morning. Gusty winds and small hail are possible as the storm moves northeast.

**Timing:**
– Until 3:30 AM
– Storm was located 8 miles southeast of Fort Griffin, or 10 miles northeast of Albany, at 2:34 AM
– Moving northeast at 15 mph
– Impacting northwestern Stephens County, including Hubbard Creek Reservoir and Crystal Falls

**What to Expect:**
– Wind gusts over 40 mph
– Penny-size hail (up to 0.75 inch)

**Potential Impacts:**
– Tree limbs could be knocked down
– Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around
– Minor damage to outdoor items is possible

**What to Do Now:**
– If you are outdoors, seek shelter inside a building

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for part of North Texas early this morning. A strong storm is moving east and could bring damaging winds and large hail.

**Timing:**
– Until 2:30 AM
– At 2:00 AM, the storm was near Bellevue, about 9 miles northwest of Bowie
– Moving east at 35 mph

**What to Expect:**
– Wind gusts up to 60 mph
– Hail up to half-dollar size (1.25 inches)

**Potential Impacts:**
– Hail damage to vehicles
– Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees

**Areas Affected:**
– Southwestern Montague County
– Bowie
– Nocona
– Montague
– Stoneburg
– Belcherville
– Mallard

**What to Do Now:**
– Get inside a sturdy structure immediately
– Stay away from windows

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A strong thunderstorm is moving across northern Young County early this morning. Gusty winds and small hail are possible as the storm tracks east.

**Timing:**
– Moving through northern Young County until 2:15 AM
– Located near Olney at 1:13 AM
– Moving east at 25 mph

**What to Expect:**
– Wind gusts over 40 mph
– Nickel-size hail

**Potential Impacts:**
– Tree limbs could be knocked down
– Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around
– Minor damage to outdoor items is possible

**What to Do Now:**
– If you are outdoors, seek shelter inside a building

Locations impacted include Olney, Jean, and Loving in North Texas.

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A strong thunderstorm is moving through northern Young County early this morning. Gusty winds and small hail are possible as the storm moves east.

**Timing:**
– Moving through northern Young County until 1:15 AM
– Storm was located near Elbert at 12:15 AM
– Moving east at 30 mph

**What to Expect:**
– Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph
– Nickel-size hail

**Potential Impacts:**
– Tree limbs could be knocked down
– Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around
– Minor damage to outdoor items is possible

**Areas Impacted:**
– Olney
– Newcastle
– Jean
– Padgett

**What to Do Now:**
– If you are outdoors, seek shelter inside a building

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A Wind Advisory is in effect for North Texas today as strong south winds increase through the afternoon. Gusty conditions could make travel difficult and blow around unsecured items.

**Timing:**
– Noon to 6 PM today

**What to Expect:**
– South winds 20 to 25 mph
– Gusts up to 35 mph

**Potential Impacts:**
– Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around
– Difficult driving conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles
– Small tree limbs could break and cause minor damage
– Boating conditions on area lakes may be hazardous

**What to Do Now:**
– Secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other lightweight outdoor items
– Use extra caution if driving, especially in trucks, vans, and SUVs
– Boaters should use extra caution on area lakes

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A Red Flag Warning is in effect today for parts of North Texas due to dangerous fire weather conditions. Strong winds, very low humidity, and dry vegetation will make it easy for fires to start and spread quickly.

**Timing:**
– 10 AM to 7 PM today

**Areas Impacted:**
– Cooke County
– Montague County
– Young County
– Jack County

**What to Expect:**
– West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
– Relative humidity as low as 11 to 13 percent
– Temperatures up to 75 degrees
– Dry vegetation across the region

**Potential Impacts:**
– Fires can start easily and spread rapidly
– Any outdoor burning is not advised
– Extreme fire behavior is possible under these conditions

**What to Do Now:**
– Avoid all outdoor burning and welding
– Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside
– Report any wildfires immediately to your local fire department or law enforcement

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A Red Flag Warning is in effect Thursday for parts of western North Texas due to dangerous fire weather conditions. Gusty winds, very low humidity, and dry vegetation could allow fires to spread quickly.

**Timing:**
– 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday

**What to Expect:**
– Montague, Young, and Jack counties under a Red Flag Warning
– West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
– Relative humidity as low as 13 percent
– High temperatures up to 73 degrees
– Near-critical to critical fire weather conditions
– Cooke, Grayson, and Wise counties: Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled, but elevated fire danger remains
– In Cooke, Grayson, and Wise counties: West wind gusts up to 25 mph and humidity between 15 and 25 percent

**Potential Impacts:**
– Rapid wildfire spread if a fire starts
– Extreme fire behavior possible in warned areas

**What to Do Now:**
– Avoid all outdoor burning
– Do not weld outdoors
– Do not throw lit cigarettes outside
– Report any wildfires to your local fire department or law enforcement

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Critical fire danger is possible across parts of North Texas from late Thursday morning through Thursday evening due to strong winds and very low humidity. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Young, Jack, and Wise counties.

**Timing:**
– Late Thursday morning through Thursday evening

**What to Expect:**
– West-northwest winds 15 to 20 mph
– Wind gusts up to 35 mph
– Relative humidity as low as 10 percent

**Potential Impacts:**
– Fires could spread rapidly if they start
– Outdoor burning is not advised
– Fuel conditions: 70th–89th percentile (4 out of 5)
– Weather conditions: Near Critical (2 out of 5)
– Overall fire environment: 6 out of 10

**What to Do Now:**
– Avoid any outdoor burning
– Listen for updated forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings

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