Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Coke, Nolan, and Sterling Counties Until 4:30 AM CST

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 following radar indications of a severe storm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are under the warning:

• Central Coke County
• Southeastern Sterling County
• Southwestern Nolan County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Sterling City, Broome (around 3:30 AM CST), E.V. Spence Reservoir near Paint Creek Recreation Area and Silver (around 3:55 AM CST), and Sanco (around 4:00 AM CST). The storm will also impact the intersection of Highway 158 and Ranch Road 2059.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. People and animals outdoors are at risk of injury. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid hazards from falling trees and flying debris.

Expected Conditions

Radar indicates a severe thunderstorm moving northeast at 35 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Hail: Ping pong ball size hail (up to 1.50 inches), which can cause significant damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
• Wind: Gusts reaching 60 mph, capable of damaging roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The warning is effective as of 3:23 AM CST on March 7. The storm was located over Sterling City at 3:22 AM CST and the alert is currently set to expire at 4:30 AM CST.