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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service San Angelo TX

512 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026

 

TXZ054-064-065-181100-

Nolan TX-Coke TX-Sterling TX-

512 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN COKE...CENTRAL STERLING

AND SOUTHWESTERN NOLAN COUNTIES THROUGH 600 AM CDT...



At 511 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Sterling City, moving northeast at 40 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 

         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 

         possible.



Locations impacted include...

Robert Lee, Sterling City, Silver, Broome, Sanco, Champion, E.V.

Spence Reservoir Near Paint Creek Recreation Area, The Intersection

Of Highway 208 And Ranch Road 2662, and The Intersection Of Highway

158 And Ranch Road 2059.



This includes Interstate 20 near Mile Marker 232.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.



This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

stations and available television stations for additional information

and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.



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LAT...LON 3176 10042 3167 10121 3183 10124 3209 10097

      3209 10066 3238 10066 3244 10059

TIME...MOT...LOC 1011Z 242DEG 37KT 3180 10102 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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