Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Cooke and Grayson Counties in North Central Texas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Cooke County and southwestern Grayson County in north central Texas. The alert was issued at 12:03 AM CST following radar indication of a severe storm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Southeastern Cooke County
• Southwestern Grayson County

Specific locations in the storm’s path include Lake Kiowa, Collinsville, Whitesboro, and Dorchester. Other areas expected to be impacted include Ethel, Southmayd, Woodbine, Sadler, Burns, and Lake Ray Roberts.

What You Should Do

For your protection, residents in the warned area should move inside a sturdy structure immediately. Stay away from windows to avoid potential injury from wind-blown debris or hail.

Expected Conditions

According to radar data, the storm is producing the following hazards:

• Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

At 12:02 AM CST, the severe thunderstorm was located over Lake Kiowa, or approximately 7 miles southeast of Gainesville, moving east at 20 mph.

Timeline

• Effective Time: 12:03 AM CST, March 5, 2026
• Expiration Time: 1:00 AM CST, March 5, 2026
• Estimated Arrival Times:
  • Collinsville: Around 12:10 AM CST
  • Whitesboro: Around 12:20 AM CST
  • Dorchester: Around 12:45 AM CST