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City of Sweetwater, TX
Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 :: 04:56 p.m. CDT

Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 05:30PM

SVRSJT The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Coke County in west central Texas... Southeastern Nolan County in west central Texas... Southwestern Taylor County in west central Texas... Northwestern Runnels County in west central Texas...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 452 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Blackwell, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near... Blackwell and Fort Chadbourne around 455 PM CDT. Hylton around 500 PM CDT. Wingate and Happy Valley around 505 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Wilmeth, Pumphrey, Oak Creek Reservoir, and Shep.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COKE, TX ... NOLAN, TX ... RUNNELS, TX ... TAYLOR, TX

Instructions:

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in San Angelo. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for west central Texas.

Address/Location
City of Sweetwater, TX
900 E Broadway Ave
Sweetwater, TX 79556

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-235-4304

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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