Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Coke, Tom Green, and Runnels 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 5:33 PM CDT and remains in effect until 6:30 PM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Southeastern Coke County
• Northeastern Tom Green County
• Southwestern Runnels County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Tennyson and Orient (around 5:40 PM CDT), and Maverick (around 5:50 PM CDT). Other impacted areas include Harriet and Ballinger Lake.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for West Central Texas until 10:00 PM CDT.

Expected Conditions

At 5:33 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near O.C. Fisher Reservoir, moving northeast at 60 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:30 PM CDT on March 10. Residents should monitor local weather updates as a broader Tornado Watch continues for the region until 10:00 PM CDT.