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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1059 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TXC027-099-281-261630-
/O.CON.KFWD.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240426T1630Z/
Coryell TX-Lampasas TX-Bell TX-
1059 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CORYELL...SOUTHEASTERN LAMPASAS AND NORTHWESTERN BELL COUNTIES...

At 1058 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Copperas Cove, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southern Coryell, southeastern Lampasas and northwestern Bell
Counties, including the following locations... King, Topsey, Izoro,
Rumley, Flat, Pidcoke, The Grove, and Owl Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter now!  Get to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid
windows.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3104 9791 3106 9807 3131 9810 3144 9794
      3127 9752 3120 9751 3103 9791
TIME...MOT...LOC 1558Z 236DEG 37KT 3116 9795

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

Gordon