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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1241 PM CDT Mon May 13 2024

TXZ210-226-235-131815-
Wharton TX-Colorado TX-Inland Jackson TX-
1241 PM CDT Mon May 13 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL COLORADO...WEST
CENTRAL WHARTON AND NORTHWESTERN JACKSON COUNTIES THROUGH 115 PM
CDT...

At 1240 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ezzell, or 17 miles south of Hallettsville, moving northeast at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Cordele, Morales, Rock Island, and Sheridan.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 2933 9657 2933 9656 2948 9670 2956 9651
      2920 9633 2906 9694
TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 243DEG 37KT 2920 9687

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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