Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Jack, Palo Pinto, Parker, and Wise Counties in North Central Texas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central Texas. This alert is classified as a destructive storm by the issuing agency.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions:

• Southwestern Wise County
• Southeastern Jack County
• Northwestern Parker County
• Northeastern Palo Pinto County

Specific locations impacted include Lake Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Whitt, Advance, Gibtown, Joplin, Balsora, Perrin, Bartons Chapel, Agnes, and Boonsville.

What You Should Do

This is a dangerous storm capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds. Residents should SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck to protect yourself from flying debris and large hail. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central Texas until 11:00 PM CDT.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 80 mph are expected. Flying debris will be dangerous, and mobile homes may be heavily damaged. Expect extensive tree damage and power outages.
• Hail: Baseball-sized hail (2.75 inches) is indicated by radar. This size of hail can cause considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
• Storm Movement: At 8:12 PM CDT, the storm was located near Graford (10 miles north of Mineral Wells), moving northeast at 50 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 8:13 PM CDT on March 10 and is currently set to expire at 8:45 PM CDT on March 10.