What is happening
At 929 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Okra to near Thrifty to The Intersection Of Us- 83 And Ranch Road 765 to 6 miles south of Christoval. Movement was east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Brownwood, Brady, Coleman, Early, Santa Anna, Paint Rock, Christoval, Eden, Bangs, Cross Plains, Blanket, Melvin, Lake Brownwood Near Thrifty, Cross Cut, Zephyr, Brookesmith, Waldrip, Lake Brownwood State Park, Eola, and Lake Brownwood.
Official instructions
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms 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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for west central Texas.
