Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Coke and Sterling Counties in West Central Texas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west central Texas. The alert was issued at 2:33 AM CST on March 7, 2026, and is effective until 3:30 AM CST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northwestern Coke County
• Northern Sterling County

At 2:32 AM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Sterling City, moving northeast at 30 mph.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. People and animals outdoors will be injured by the expected hail. Residents should take immediate action to protect themselves and their property, as hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles is expected.

Expected Conditions

This storm is classified as having a considerable damage threat with the following hazards:

• Hail: Tennis ball size hail (2.50 inches) is expected.
• Wind: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are anticipated.
• Impacts: Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees, along with significant hail damage to vehicles and structures.

Timeline

• Effective Time: 2:33 AM CST, March 7
• Storm Location: Near Sterling City at 2:35 AM CST
• Expiration Time: 3:30 AM CST, March 7